US sets 2027 deadline for Europe to lead NATO defense
Officials say the United States plans to partially withdraw from NATO by 2027 unless European countries take on greater defense responsibilities within the alliance. Washington aims for Europe to assume control over most of NATO’s conventional defense capabilities — from intelligence to missile systems — by that year.
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This move highlights the US intent to rebalance NATO’s structure by strengthening the European members' role in ensuring allied security. Increasing Europe's autonomy is expected to improve the alliance’s ability to respond to future threats more effectively.
Looking ahead, NATO could undergo significant transformation, with European nations becoming principal actors in collective defense, altering the alliance's traditional dynamics.
