Europe’s defence reliance on the US runs deeper than hardware
02 Dec Foreign & Security Policy

Europe’s defence reliance on the US runs deeper than hardware

Europe’s surge in defence spending, layered on to an American-centric security architecture, is deepening its dependence on Washington — just as the continent seeks greater strategic autonomy.
by Peder Schaefer
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