The NIDS View: Does Europe Have a Nuclear Trilemma?

Adam and Curtis analyze a recent Foreign Affairs article, " Europe's Nuclear Trilemma," by Fabian Hoffmann and Mark Bell. Alongside reviewing the author's intriguing three options, Adam and Curtis discuss the unfounded fear of a US/NATO split, the economic and political contexts of U.S. defense spending, the significance of NATO contributions from European nations, and the challenges of nuclear deterrence in Europe. The conversation explores various strategies for European defense and the cultural attitudes towards military engagement, ultimately concluding with reflections on the future of NATO and the necessity for credible deterrence.