Michael Claesson Says Europe Needs Independent Nuclear Force

Swedish Supreme Commander Michael Claesson advocated for Europe to develop an independent nuclear deterrent to reduce military dependence on the USA following a deteriorating security environment.Michael Claesson noted that the combined 500 warheads of France and the United Kingdom represent only a small fraction of the 5,000 held by the Russian Federation and the USA.This proposal follows strategic shifts within the NATO alliance as Donald Trump oversees new foreign policy directions for the USA.