Waking a Sleeping Giant: The Case for the Rearmament and Independence of Europe (Jarrah Turner, Australian Institute of International Affairs)

Europe faces an undeniable shift in its security landscape. The Trump administration’s ambiguity around NATO and Article 5 has exposed the risks of over-reliance on the US. While NATO remains crucial, increasing European defence spending and calls for greater autonomy from significant EU leaders signal a shift toward a more self-sufficient security framework. The EU, originally an economic organisation, has since developed into a political entity. With the right leadership and careful planning, it could further evolve to incorporate a military dimension.

Waking a Sleeping Giant: The Case for the Rearmament and Independence of Europe – Australian Institute of International Affairs