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Europe's Quest for Security in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape
After a long stretch of relative peace post-Cold War, Europe is awakening to a new era marked by war at its borders. Historically, many European nations have relied heavily on NATO, effectively underpinned by the United States, for their security. However, a concerning trend emerges from the U.S.: protection for Europe is increasingly seen as conditional, pivoting on financial contributions from European states. This shift has created an urgent need for EU member states to bolster their defenses, both militarily and in various other sectors, lest they find themselves unprepared for potential hostilities.