Europe’s Post-American Security Future Is Now
European NATO members are facing a new reality regarding their security without full American support. Recent discussions among NATO officials highlighted the need to adapt the alliance's Force Model in light of changes in U.S. policy. This shift marks a significant moment in trans-Atlantic relations and European defense strategies.
- ▪European policymakers have been alerted to changes in U.S. policy since President Trump returned to office in 2025.
- ▪A meeting in Brussels involved NATO officials discussing adjustments to the alliance's Force Model.
- ▪The Force Model is essential for NATO's crisis response and requires contributions from member states.
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ColumnEurope Europe’s Post-American Security Future Is NowUlrike FrankeMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026Danish forces participate in a NATO exercise, in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP photo by Ebrahim Noroozi) Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window) There has been warning shot after warning shot since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, and so many “wake-up calls” that European policymakers’ ears have been ringing constantly.
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