Is NATO Still Europe’s Best Bet?

Carnegie Europe analysts argue Europe must build NATO-embedded but US-independent defense capabilities as American commitment weakens.

• Core proposal: Vimond, Lucas, and co-author Adam Thompson argue European capabilities should become 'separable, not separate' within NATO, letting Europeans act without the US if Washington won't join a conflict.
• US commitment doubted: Lucas cites Trump calling NATO a 'paper tiger,' threats toward Denmark, and unclear nuclear-deterrence statements as evidence Article Five is no longer ironclad.

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