The “peace project” at the heart of the continent has worked rather too well
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But western European societies are in denial
Defence is being re-energised. Now industry must produce more, better and faster, write Ursula von der Leyen and Mark Rutte
How NATO’s European members plan to fight if America quits
NATO’s front line needs more money, says Gundbert Scherf, but just as important is smarter technology
Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, examines whether the country can achieve its goals—and what stands in its way
Without greatly improved capabilities, it must hope for a short war
