Europe Doesn't Need America _ Ian Kearns

Can Europe take responsibility for its own defence? And is NATO now finished? Following Donald Trump's return to the White House, fears have grown about the transatlantic defence and security relationship. Many now argue that Europe must urgently reconsider its strategic dependence on the United States. Drawing on over two decades of experience in public policy, international security, and strategic foresight, Ian Kearns argues that Europe needs to take greater responsibility for its own defence and global role. The conversation covers the shifting priorities in Washington, the vulnerabilities of NATO’s current structure, and the political and practical challenges of building a more autonomous European security architecture. It also reflects on the broader implications for global stability and the potential consequences of a more inward-looking America. Whether you're interested in transatlantic relations, European foreign policy, or the future of global security, this interview provides clear-eyed insight into one of the most pressing issues of our time. A must-watch for policymakers, analysts, and anyone concerned with Europe’s place in an increasingly fragmented world.

Dr Ian Kearns is the UK and Europe Director at Marinus Analytics, a leading AI, open-source, and data analytics company that supports law enforcement, government, financial services, and hospitality sector clients in the fight against human trafficking. Before this, he was the co-founder and the first Director of the European Leadership Network (ELN), a distinguished organisation comprising former and current senior political, military, and diplomatic figures from across the continent, dedicated to promoting cooperative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing security challenges. Dr Kearns has provided strategic advice, speech-writing, and consultancy support to a wide array of organisations and high-profile individuals, including a former UK Prime Minister, a Leader of the Opposition, the UK Cabinet Office, and the Home Office. He also served as a specialist adviser to the UK’s joint House of Commons/House of Lords Committee on National Security Strategy.

You can read his Substack, “Europe Without America”, here: https://europewithoutamerica.substack.com

*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction and Titles
00:26 How Much Does the US Dominate European Security?
02:48 Is NATO Dead?
09:21 Is Trump Really Breaking Away from Europe?
14:40 Can Europe Really Manage Its Own Security?
21:02 Which Countries Should Be Involved in European Defence?
25:41 Can Britain Break Free from the "Special Relationship"?

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