The American nuclear umbrella still formally exists, but its effectiveness and credibility are increasingly questioned. The article argues that a protection in which no one trusts does not truly fulfill its deterrence function, acting only as a postponement of a larger problem.
The central question raised by the text is not whether Europe should reduce its dependence on American nuclear protection, but rather whether it still has enough time to do so before a geopolitical crisis forces a decision. This temporal urgency is presented as Europe's real dilemma.
The article suggests that Europe finds itself at a critical juncture where it needs to seriously evaluate its security and defense strategy, particularly with regard to nuclear deterrence. Dependence on external protection whose reliability is questioned represents a significant strategic risk.
