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March 5, 2026

Book Review: Who Will Defend Europe?: An Awakened Russia and a Sleeping Continent

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Author: Keir Giles

| Reviewed by: Dr. Darrell Driver, director, warfighter studies, Department of Military Strategy, Planning and Operations, US Army War College
  ©2026 Darrell W. Driver
 
As Russia re-arms and the US retreats from its traditional role, Europe faces a chilling question: Can it defend itself against a rising threat? Keir Giles delivers a forceful wake-up call, exposing decades of complacency and the urgent need for renewed leadership and military investment. This gripping analysis warns that without decisive action, the continent risks sleepwalking into disaster.
 

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Keywords: NATO, US foreign policy, deterrence, geopolitical threat, military readiness