France is urging European allies to prepare for a future in which the United States gradually reduces its military footprint across the continent. Ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, French officials argue that Europe must focus on replacing critical U.S. capabilities such as intelligence, airlift, aerial refueling, and strategic logistics—not simply matching American troop numbers.

As Washington shifts its attention toward other global priorities, including the Indo-Pacific, the debate inside NATO is rapidly changing from burden-sharing to burden-taking. Can Europe build a credible deterrent without relying so heavily on the United States?

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