
David with the head of Goliath, by Caravaggio
Europe Relies On The United States
Most nations in Europe are a part of NATO, the North-Atlantic Treaty Organization. This defensive alliance was founded as a response to the Soviet Union expanding its sphere of influence over Eastern Europe after the defeat of Nazism at the end of World War 2. It was back then, and has always been, spearheaded by the United States.
However, how much longer should we expect that status quo to last?