Europe boosts defence spending amid US alliance doubts
** European capitals are ramping up defence spending and seeking greater strategic autonomy as confidence in the US‑Europe alliance wanes. The article traces the post‑9/11 transatlantic unity, the subsequent fraying of ties, and why Europe now feels compelled to fortify its own security in a shifting global landscape.

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