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Europe examines its own nuclear deterrence amid doubts about American support
Europe is examining possibilities for establishing its own nuclear deterrence facing Russian threats and doubts about American protection. It has benefited from seventy years of U.S. nuclear deterrence. Russia invaded Ukraine and makes nuclear threats. Donald Trump's re-election to the U.S. presidency fuels questions about whether Washington will maintain its support for Europe. As American security guarantees come under scrutiny, European officials are investigating what an independent European nuclear deterrent might look like.