Welfare not warfare - protesters came out in force in London, objecting to the British government’s plans to increase military spending while cutting back on social support. Like its European allies in NATO, the UK is under pressure from the United States to take responsibility for its own security. But the European public, most of whom are facing a cost of living crisis, may well object to this as much as the British. So, can the NATO allies present a defence force strong enough to counter any threats from Russia, without US support? How will European leaders address possible public discontent?

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