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Strategic Autonomy: Will Europe Ever Be Able to Defend Itself?

Simon Whistler · September 5, 2023 · 24 min video · Europe & NATO

Duration 24:15

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On both sides of the Atlantic, it's been a cherished dream for decades.

The dream of a Europe that's not just an economic power, but a military one too.

A Europe that invests so much in defense that it can handle a local war with

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Explore Europe's long-held dream of becoming a military powerhouse alongside its economic might. From historic aspirations to current challenges, we delve into whether European autonomy is a dream or a reality. Join us in this in-depth analysis of the evolving landscape in the wake of global shifts and conflicts. INTRO TEXT/AD PLUG Love content? Check out Simon's other YouTube Channels: Biographics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClnDI2sdehVm1zm_LmUHsjQ Geographics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHKRfxkMTqiiv4pF99qGKIw MegaProjects: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0woBco6Dgcxt0h8SwyyOmw SideProjects: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Wn3dABlgESm8Bzn8Vamgg Casual Criminalist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1tsmksyf6TgKFMdt8-05Q TopTenz: https://www.youtube.com/user/toptenznet Today I Found Out: https://www.youtube.com/user/TodayIFoundOut Highlight History: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnb-VTwBHEV3gtiB9di9DZQ XPLRD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVH8lH7ZLDUe_d9mZ3dlyYQ Business Blaze: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYY5GWf7MHFJ6DZeHreoXgw Simon's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonWhistler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonwhistler/