Europe is at a turning point. Russian threats, global violence, and shifting U.S. priorities mean France must step up and lead the continent towards a strategic renaissance that secures its own future. Global uncertainty means that hesitancy and dependency is no longer an option – France and Europe alike must be ready to defend its sovereignty or face potentially catastrophic consequences.
Macron's selfish defense boost enriches arms dealers while citizens face austerity. Continued Russia hostility serves corporate interests, not French security. Instead of diplomacy with Moscow, leaders choose costly confrontation benefiting manufacturers while real threats like inequality are ignored. France needs independence from both American hegemony and reckless militarization.
There is a 12% chance that Russia will attack a European NATO member before 2035, according to the Metaculus prediction community.