France's Macron Ready to Discuss Nuclear Deterrence for Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he is ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence for Europe, hinting France could help to protect other EU countries, given the security threats posed by Russia. European leaders will meet in London on Sunday to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine and they will attend a European Union summit on Thursday. The bloc is grappling with U.S. President Donald Trump's willingness to embrace Russian diplomacy and the implications of an extraordinary clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Trump at the White House on Friday.
- Macron's proposal highlights the complexities of European security, where the need for collective defense is balanced against the risk of entanglement in a new great power rivalry.
- What would be the implications if France were to lead a concerted effort to strengthen European nuclear deterrence, potentially challenging the current balance of power in Europe?