Europe is now considering its own nuclear deterrent as trust in the US waiverss and fears of Russia grow. Europe is currently reliant on the so-called US nuclear umbrella through article 5 of the NATO alliance. That says an attack on one is an attack on all.But President Trump's hostility to the alliance and his wavering support of Ukraine has exposed for many how vulnerable Europe is to shifting US attitudes. So, if the US can no longer be relied upon, that could leave Europe facing Russia alone with Mosco ...

Europe is considering its own nuclear deterrent, as trust in the US falters and fears of Russia growBut a viable alternative to America's "nuclear umbrella" is far from obvious, as Alex Morgan explains https://t.co/j9ZGMarUiC https://t.co/Q3lkzm8Fws ...

Europe is considering its own nuclear deterrent, as trust in the US falters and fears of Russia growBut a viable alternative to America's "nuclear umbrella" is far from obvious, as Alex Morgan explains https://t.co/yyGrDuPytK https://t.co/PqkHq3Jwwr ...

As we discussed, the Munich Security Conference, concerns over the reliability of US military alliance have prompted European leaders to begin unprecedented discussions about developing an independent, continent wide nuclear deterrent. While France and the UK currently possess limited arsenals, the transition away from the American nuclear umbrella faces massive hurdles at EU defence and foreign policy. Reporter Andrea Palasciano joins me now also in Munich.Good morning, Andrea. Just remind us what triggere ...

For the first time since the end of the Cold War, European countries are discussing how to develop their own nuclear deterrent https://t.co/6itNIoUEmm ...