To avoid being sidelined geopolitically, Europe must prioritize rearmament, recognize common threats like Putin’s Russia and find ways to project power effectively outside traditional EU mechanisms. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/03/world/europes-wrong-eu-poweplay/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #eu #europe #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #defense #us #nato