The Focus

25 Jul 2025

Europe’s Defence Dilemma

Is Europe Ready to Defend Itself?

In this episode of The Focus, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ben Hodges examines NATO’s future, Europe’s dependence on U.S. defence, and the strategic impact of Trump47. A critical discussion on Ukraine, Kaliningrad, and the road ahead for European security.

Tags: Trump 2024, Strategic Autonomy, U.S.-Europe Relations, Transatlantic Security, European Security Policy, Sanctions on Russia, Trump Foreign Policy, European Defence, The Focus Podcast, Military Strategy, Defence Procurement, Ukraine War, Ben Hodges, AUKUS, Defence Industry, John Bruni, Kaliningrad, NATO, Russia, SAGE International

Back to News

ENGAGE WITH STRATEGIC EXPERTISE

SAGE International Australia provides independent geopolitical, defence and strategic analysis to help organisations understand risk, identify opportunity and make better decisions in a rapidly changing world.

Engage