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Feb 20, 2026
Abdullah Gül
Regardless of the turn that future US administrations take, Europe can no longer rely on American supremacy and goodwill, especially when it comes to its own defense and security. The quest for strategic autonomy has begun, and it should include re-engagement with one of NATO's leading military powers.
ISTANBUL – Europe is facing its most severe security crisis in decades. While this has become obvious since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the crisis is rooted in a deeper strategic failure: the outsourcing of defense.
