Europe’s Defense Delusions: Empty Promises Amid Growing Russian Threat

In a stark warning that should awaken every American concerned about transatlantic security, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen recently declared that Europe must ramp up its defense industries and rearm within five years to face a credible Russian threat. Yet, as bluntly admitted by European officials themselves, the continent’s track record on defense spending has been one of neglect and complacency for 30 long years — a reckless gamble with peace and stability.Despite repeated warnings from NATO and even the Trump administration that America’s security focus is pivoting toward the Middle East and Indo-Pacific regions, European nations remain laggards in...