Momentum is growing behind a European defense strategy. Initial plans for the European Global Strategy review process did not foresee a military dimension. However, the violent conflict to Europe’s east and south, as well as terrorist attacks at home, have underlined that the role of military power in international affairs, specifically in Europe’s neighborhood.
The European Global Strategy could build upon the common ground and prohibitive differences that exist among European countries regarding threat perception, role of the military and operations, capability requirements, concepts for cooperation, EU and NATO, and the defense industry.
There is common ground on many issues, including the …read more
Common Ground for European Defense: National Defense and Security Strategies Offer Building Blocks for a European Defense Strategy
