NATO Can Stand Alone; Europe Just Needs to Get Moving (hcss.nl)

• IISS study estimates replacing US capabilities costs roughly €1 trillion.
• A 10-20 year timeline is feasible if Europe acts now.
• Author calls for greater European self-reliance within NATO.

"Rob de Wijk’s column argues that the commonly cited €1 trillion and 10–20 years to replace US military capabilities is not a reason for dependency but a manageable investment. Citing an IISS study, he urges European NATO members to accelerate efforts toward strategic autonomy."