What follows NATO
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The NSS 2025 is the most radical text on transatlantic security. 💡 We analyze how the new US National Security Strategy transforms NATO into a strictly transactional tool, demanding that European allies spend 5% of GDP on defense (the "Hague Commitment"). We examine the implications: the security umbrella is no longer unconditional, Article 5 becomes a conditional commitment, and the cost of deterrence is transferred to the European peoples.
🔎 The Radical Shift of NATO and Europe
New NATO Philosophy: NATO remains a pillar, but the US now acts as a "coordinator and supporter" of a burden-sharing network. Allies must assume "primary responsibility" for their own regions.
The Hague Commitment: The new target of 5% of GDP for defense (up from 2%) constitutes a historical and fiscal explosion for European governments.
Article 5 (Conditional): While not abolished, the strategy surrounds it with preconditions: its automatic application is directly linked to Europe's financial compliance and political "reliability."
Harsh Criticism of Europe: The text describes Europe as an area of economic decline and warns of the risk of "cultural obliteration," accusing the EU of undermining national sovereignty and political freedom (migration policies, loss of identity).
💸 Social & Political Consequences of the 5%
Fiscal Earthquake: The transition to 5% means a massive transfer of resources from the welfare state (Health, Education, Pensions) toward armament programs, transforming the EU into a "militarized union" with high social costs.
Return of "Sacrifice": European societies are being called upon to accept the return of the concept of "sacrifice" for defense (mandatory military service, reserves, a "war" psychology).
Schizophrenic Relationship with the EU: The US demands more weapons and responsibility, yet simultaneously undermines unified European strategy, favoring cooperation with individual states over supranational institutions.
🔚 Conclusion: The End of the Old Contract The NSS 2025 signals the end of the emotional transatlantic contract. Its place is taken by a cold service contract: Europe pays much more, undertakes greater risk, and must align its internal policy with the axis of security and the "America First" doctrine.
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