Mar 24, 2025
European military powers are reportedly developing a plan to reduce reliance on the United States within NATO, according to a report from the Financial Times. The article states that leading EU nations are considering a five- to ten-year timeline to assume more responsibility in the alliance. This movement comes amid concerns that U.S. support for NATO may waver in the future, especially if American leadership changes course or domestic priorities override international commitments.
The plan is said to be driven by strategic considerations and includes efforts to boost defense spending, improve coordination among European militaries, and strengthen Europe's own defense infrastructure. The article notes that officials are attempting to create a framework that would allow the continent to maintain stability and defense capabilities even if the U.S. reduces its role in the alliance.
This shift could represent the continued movement toward a revived Roman Empire, a unified European power base that aligns with end-times prophecy. Daniel 2 and Revelation 17 both speak of a coalition of kings and kingdoms that arise in the last days, and a militarily independent Europe may be a precursor to such a reality. As the world becomes increasingly unstable, nations are seeking their own strength apart from long-standing alliances. But Scripture reminds us that true peace and security come only from the Lord (Psalm 20:7-8), not from political or military power. READ MORE
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Commentary by Joe Hawkins