European Military Capability Needs in an Age of American Restraint

Abstract

This paper examines what type of military capabilities Europe (the European Union) needs to ensure its security under three different scenarios: deep engagement with the United States, self-sufficiency, and assertiveness. It looks at the minimal requirements under each scenario, in terms of conventional and non-conventional capabilities. What investments are needed in each case, especially with regards to cyber-capabilities, unmanned vehicles, and maritime capabilities? The paper will also analyze what type of deterrence Europe could generate vis-à-vis Russia, and its options for power projection into the Asia-Pacific.

Panel: European Grand Strategy

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EISS 2018 programme

@inproceedings{eiss-2018-european-military-capability-needs-in-an-age-of-american-restraint,
  author = {Mauro Gilli},
  title = {European Military Capability Needs in an Age of American Restraint},
  booktitle = {European Security Studies Conference 2018},
  year = {2018},
  url = {https://eiss-europa.com/papers/2018-european-military-capability-needs-in-an-age-of-american-restraint.html}
}