As the Global Order Unravels: Europe Struggles for Security Autonomy from the U.S.

by Dorian B. Kantor, Ph.D.

As the global order shifts toward hard power, Europe faces a security crisis. With Trump reducing U.S. commitments, NATO underfunded, and Russia expanding militarily, Europe must accelerate strategic autonomy. However, achieving military self-sufficiency remains a decade-long challenge amid growing geopolitical instability.