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NATO Workarounds Gain Momentum In Europe

April 22, 2026

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Key Takeaways

European leaders are developing NATO alternatives.
Germany is building the strongest conventional army in Europe.
The U.K. and France are leading a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Allies are increasingly anxious about collective defense.

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Strategic Implications

This trend may indicate a shift in European defense priorities, suggesting that allies are preparing for a potential future without the US in NATO. The development of independent capabilities could strengthen European security, but may also create challenges for transatlantic cooperation.

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What Happened

European Leaders Hedge Against Potential US Withdrawal

As President Donald Trump continues to threaten withdrawing from NATO, European leaders are coming up with workarounds to prepare for a potential future without the transatlantic alliance. Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced plans to develop the strongest conventional army in Europe, while the U.K. and France are leading a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. These initiatives, reported by POLITICO, suggest that European allies are hedging against a potential US withdrawal from NATO.

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