Breaking New – 13 Countries Join Forces To Attack
A Strategic Wake-Up Call
Europe is confronting a reality long avoided: post–Cold War
security assumptions no longer apply. Russia’s invasion of
Ukraine and firmer signals from Washington have pushed
the EU toward urgency, as “unpreparedness has become indefensible.”
Shifting Alliances and Warnings
Diplomacy, interdependence, and U.S. protection through
NATO are under strain. Officials now speak in practical terms,
while warnings sharpen. NATO’s Mark Rutte cautioned Russia
could strike within five years, and Germany’s Boris Pistorius
warned Europe may have seen its “last summer of peace.”
Uneven Public Readiness
Institutional urgency contrasts with public hesitation.
A Euronews poll found three-quarters of respondents
unwilling to fight, revealing a gap between planning and
popular resolve, especially outside frontline states.
From Awareness to Action
Eastern and Northern Europe have moved faster, reviving civil defense.
EU-wide, Readiness 2030 and “Military Schengen” aim to cut response times.
The era of complacency is over; whether capability arrives in time remains uncertain.
