Great Decisions Discussion Group - The Future of NATO and European Security

CAN EUROPE STARE DOWN VLADIMIR PUTIN?

Recent provocations by Russia touching many parts of the continent raise serious questions about Putin’s intentions and the possible timing of Russia's aggression.  With future support of Europe by the U.S. in wartime now uncertain, the key European powers are scrambling to build up their defensive firepower. After 35 years of peace following the cold war and a heavy reliance on U.S. power, most of the key players now have a heavy lift to catch up to a militarized
Russia that could emerge, re-armed, from the war in Ukraine. Can they do it?