US Warns: Cannot Defend Europe and US Simultaneously Against China and Russia

Rzeczpospolita reports on a critical shift in transatlantic security dynamics, as articulated by US defense strategists and EU officials. The emerging concept of NATO 3.0, as outlined by figures like Elbridge Colby, signals a potential recalibration of American commitments to European defense. The stark warning is clear: in a scenario involving coordinated action by China and Russia, the United States may be unable to provide a full security umbrella for both Europe and itself. This necessitates a more robust and self-reliant European defense posture. While the exact nature of the US drawdown—whether negotiated or abrupt—remains uncertain, the implication for Europe is undeniable: the era of unquestioned American military guarantees is evolving. This development underscores the urgency for the European Union to accelerate its own military development and achieve greater strategic autonomy. As Rzeczpospolita has consistently argued, European security must increasingly be a European responsibility. The mobilization of significant financial resources, such as the €40 billion in loans from the SAFE program allocated to Poland, and the European Investment Bank's increased willingness to fund defense projects, are crucial steps in this direction. This is not merely about adapting to a changing US policy; it is about the irreversible military strengthening of the European Union itself.

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Amerykanie, w tym w szczególności zastępca sekretarza wojny Elbridge Colby powiedział nam, że w razie podjęcia przez Chiny i Rosję wspólnej akcji zaczepnej, Stany Zjednoczone nie dadzą rady obronić samodzielnie zarówno Europy, jak i samego USA.