Scholz's welcome reversal of German policy could be the making of a powerful Franco-German partnership that would provide the anchor of European security.
Great piece Philip. There is much to be done. Defence and security has suddenly risen to the top of the priority list. The psychology of the past thirty years has eroded European defence capability. It will take a long time and significant resources to restore it. There are challenges not least recruitment. However as you point out Putin has transformed European security quicker than anyone could imagine and more effectively than any rational case. As you state the new security architecture should align with USA and have threats beyond Europe in mind.
Yes Stephen very coherent and convincing argument, as always. FT not the same without you. But at least WE have access to your wonderful narrative writing.
Thanks very much. A week is a long time in geopolitics.
Great piece Philip. There is much to be done. Defence and security has suddenly risen to the top of the priority list. The psychology of the past thirty years has eroded European defence capability. It will take a long time and significant resources to restore it. There are challenges not least recruitment. However as you point out Putin has transformed European security quicker than anyone could imagine and more effectively than any rational case. As you state the new security architecture should align with USA and have threats beyond Europe in mind.
Yes Stephen very coherent and convincing argument, as always. FT not the same without you. But at least WE have access to your wonderful narrative writing.
Superb insight as always
Great writing Philip! (plus a welcome return of your trademark punchy single-clause intro!)