Macron’s Push to Arm Europe Is Getting More Urgent — and More Dangerous
- French leader likes to tell Europeans they should go it alone
- While the message lands, allies can be riled by the messenger
Emmanuel Macron
Photographer: Ton Molina/BloombergThe hostile new world Emmanuel Macron has been warning Europeans about is rapidly emerging but the French president is still struggling to persuade partners to trust his judgment.
Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend was more grim evidence that Macron’s diagnosis of the security challenges facing the European Union is on point. The French were part of the mission that successfully downed most of the incoming drones, underlining their key role in the bloc’s military strategy.