Europe Can Protect Itself: Why the U.S. Should Stop Funding Europe’s Defense – Logic Dictate Hot Topics #18

In this episode of Logic Dictate Hot Topics, host Steve Gibson tackles a controversial but critical question: Should the United States continue paying for Europe’s defense when Europe has the population, military spending, and nuclear deterrent to defend itself?

Steve breaks down the numbers, the historical context, and the modern geopolitical landscape to reveal why Europe is fully capable of protecting its own borders—and why America must rethink its role as the world’s default security guarantor.

Inspired by themes from Gibson’s political sci-fi thriller Logic’s Dictate, this episode challenges assumptions, sparks debate, and demands a fresh look at America’s global obligations.

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Welcome back to Logic Dictate Hot Topics, the show where we cut through political noise with common sense, straightforward logic, and the courage to question long-held assumptions. I’m your host, Steve Gibson, author of Logic’s Dictate — available now for just ninety-nine cents.

Today we’re diving into a question that reshapes how America views its alliances, its military spending, and its global responsibilities:

Should Europe rely on the United States for its protection — or is Europe already capable of defending itself?

For decades, America has acted as Europe’s security blanket. But the post–World War II justification for that role no longer applies. Europe is wealthy, populous, militarily advanced, and—when combined—more than powerful enough to deter any Russian threat.

So why are U.S. taxpayers still footing the bill?

Let’s break it down with facts, logic, and a perspective the mainstream rarely touches.

If Russia can’t defeat Ukraine, why does anyone believe it could stand a chance against the combined might of Europe’s modern armies, powerful economies, and nuclear-armed nations?

Today, we uncover why Europe can—and should—protect itself, and why America must finally stop playing the world’s police force.