RW Johnson: Ukraine now a 1938 redux for dozy peaceniks of Europe

Europe's complacency about defence is facing a stark reckoning as Russia's aggression threatens stability. The reliance on the U.S. nuclear umbrella has left Europe militarily underprepared, with only a few nations like Finland and Poland urgently rearming. As NATO grapples with cohesion, Trump's possible U.S. retreat intensifies fears of Russian expansion. Lessons from history warn against appeasement—if Europe fails to act decisively, it risks a crisis reminiscent of 1938's Munich Agreement.

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By RW Johnson ___STEADY_PAYWALL___