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Europe And America Aren't Ready For Great Power Conflict

The need to rebuild the American military

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Ben Domenech
Mar 07, 2023
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Max Bergmann and Sophia Besch in Foreign Affairs.

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, it seemed like a transformational moment for European security. Surely now Europe would finally get its act together on defense. But as the war enters its second year, such a transformation has not materialized. The fault for the ongoing stasis lies with many…

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