European defense strategy should focus on identifying which areas create maximum American dependency and specifically targeting those gaps so that in a future conflict when America says 'I'm out,' Europe doesn't have to call Washington for critical capabilities.

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Shashank Joshi

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it's about thinking where are the areas that we are most dependent on America and how do we specifically Target those gaps so that when in a future conflict or a future War America says sorry I'm out that you don't have to call Washington

Source

Ode to dread: Europe after TrumpThe Economist
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:02:23 AM

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