Patrick Greenfield

European governments increasingly accept that US security guarantees are uncertain as Donald Trump’s stance on Nato destabilises long‑held assumptions. Nato leaders highlighted rising European defence spending, while analysts noted that Europe must build military capacity to offset a reduced US presence. Despite Russia’s weakened state, governments are preparing for potential future threats without relying on American intervention. The shift marks a long‑term reassessment of Europe’s self‑reliance in defence, even if complete abandonment of US support is not yet assumed.