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Strategic Autonomy and Full-Spectrum Force: A Necessary Pair for Europe
What is the central argument of “Strategic Autonomy and Full-Spectrum Force”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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Europe’s security environment has fundamentally shifted. Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine and growing U.S.–China strategic rivalry have exposed Europe’s dependence on external powers for defense. As one expert bluntly observes, “the EU can no longer rely on United States leadership in NATO” – European nations must rapidly build up autonomous military capabilities.
In response, the EU has adopted a Strategic Compass (2022) aiming to “enhance the EU’s strategic autonomy” while remaining “complementary to NATO”. Strategic autonomy – broadly defined as Europe’s ability to act independently in key areas such as security, technology and economy – now drives policy.
This analysis answers: What is the central argument of “Strategic Autonomy and Full-Spectrum Force”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets? How does the analysis address europe’s Imperative for Strategic Autonomy? How does the analysis address institutional and Structural Requirements? What does this mean for European defence funding, procurement and investment decisions?
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- Strategic autonomy – broadly defined as Europe’s ability to act independently in key areas such as security, technology and economy – now drives policy.
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What is Strategic Autonomy and Full-Spectrum Force: A Necessary Pair for Europe?
Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine and growing U.S.–China strategic rivalry have exposed Europe’s dependence on external powers for defense.
Why does Strategic Autonomy and Full-Spectrum Force: A Necessary Pair for Europe matter for European defence?
In response, the EU has adopted a Strategic Compass (2022) aiming to “enhance the EU’s strategic autonomy” while remaining “complementary to NATO”.
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