Reimagining NATO: Can Europe Stand Alone?

The NATO summit prompted reflection on NATO’s future, revealing vulnerabilities and lessons learned regarding military readiness. The necessity for European self-reliance and a choice between continued reliance on the U.S. or a new path for defense strategy is emphasized.

AUKUS: THE NEW REALITY MAKES IT A HARDER SELL

The U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding struggles are endangering the AUKUS submarine program, raising concerns for Australia about reliance on U.S. systems. Australia faces challenges in workforce training and costs escalations, questioning the partnership’s viability and future direction.