NATO faces a moment of reckoning. Doubts about the U.S. commitment to the alliance are growing at a time when Russia’s attack on Ukraine challenges Europe from the East. Long the backbone of European security, NATO members must now confront hard questions: What happens if the U.S. pulls back entirely? Is Europe ready to stand on its own?

U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis (Ret.), former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, argues Europe is already preparing for a post-NATO era, with significant consequences for both U.S. influence and its defense industry. Across European capitals, plans are being made to dramatically increase defense spending to levels that match the U.S. As Washington shows more sympathy for Moscow, some are proposing expanded European ties with Beijing. Admiral Stavridis provides a candid assessment of the geopolitical stakes.

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