Europe's Dependence on the US

Europe's geopolitical landscape has been heavily shaped by its historical dependency on the United States, a relationship solidified during the Cold War. Despite the end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the US maintained a strong military presence in Europe, leading to a lack of significant changes in Europe's security dynamics. The historical reliance on US defense mechanisms has hindered Europe's ability to emerge as an independent power, especially given current tensions with Russia. As a result, Europe's lack of strategic answers to the challenges posed by figures like Donald Trump reflects a long-standing positioning of reliance rather than autonomy.