- Reaction score
- 6,287
- Points
- 1,160
Let's hypothetically say that over the next decade or so Europe truly heeds the signals from the United States that they need to be responsible for their own defence and rebuild their militaries to the point that they can defend against Russia on their own (including a continental nuclear umbrella). If that were to happen then would they be as willing as they are now to have US troops stationed on European soil? To have US Generals/Admirals in overall command of NATO forces? If Europe no longer needs the US to defend itself against Russia does it even need NATO at all?
Is the US in effect risking turning what is essentially a continental client state (European NATO) into a potential geopolitical rival?
Is the US in effect risking turning what is essentially a continental client state (European NATO) into a potential geopolitical rival?
