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France expands nuclear role as Europe doubts US security guarantees

Original: France, working with European allies, is strengthening and expanding its role as a nuclear-weapons power in an effort to

France, working with European allies, is strengthening and expanding its role as a nuclear-weapons power to bolster deterrence against Russian attacks. The move comes as Europe's confidence in American security guarantees wavers, prompting discussions about whether French nuclear deterrence could help shield the continent amid ongoing concerns over Russia and the future of US commitments to NATO allies.

Why now: Uncertainty over US security commitments to Europe has reignited debate about an independent European nuclear deterrent led by France.

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• France, working with European allies, is strengthening and expanding its role as a nuclear-weapons power in an effort to bolster deterrence against Russian attacks as Europe’s confidence in American security guarantees wavers. https://www. wsj.com/world/europe/frances-n… · hanse_mina · 1

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