New US defense strategy could become a crucial test for NATO • Table.Briefings

There is no way around stronger defense integration for Europe, write Frank Kuhn and Lukas Mengelkamp. This is because the United States’ new defense strategy poses a dilemma for Europeans. Difficult debates about Europe’s own nuclear deterrent are also to be expected.

Frank Kuhn (left) and Lukas Mengelkamp. (PRIF/IFSH)

Last updated: 28. January 2026