13 Countries Join Forces To Attack

After decades of relying on soft power, economic integration, and the protective umbrella of the United States, the European Union is currently undergoing its most radical transformation since its inception. The peace that once felt permanent has been shattered by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, forcing officials in Brussels to confront a reality for which they are arguably ill-prepared: the immediate necessity of defense readiness and industrial rearmament. As geopolitical pressures mount, the continent is racing against a ticking clock to rebuild military structures that were largely hollowed out following the Cold War.