After the USSR's collapse, Europe reduced military spending, relying on NATO and the U.S. for security. This model is now challenged by Russia's aggression in Ukraine and U.S. criticisms over funding. European nations are investing in defense, with calls for strategic autonomy led by figures like Emmanuel Macron, who supports sharing France’s nuclear deterrent. The documentary explores Europe’s past strategic blindness and the urgent need for rearmament to strengthen sovereignty amid rising conflicts and the erosion of international law.
