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The Europeans, meanwhile, find themselves relying on U.S. military power while consistently underinvesting in their own defenses. Countries such as Germany, France, and the UK have failed to build the necessary military capacity over recent years and thus are left at the mercy of U.S. military strategy.
There is an ongoing illusion among European nations that American military might will always shield them from threats, leading to underpreparedness in facing Russia's aggressive maneuvers. Ultimately, European nations must come to terms with their sovereignty and security needs, which have previously been overshadowed by American dominance in military affairs.