France, NATO, and the Dream of a European Army

Описание: Why did France abandon NATO’s military command in 1966? And why does it still dream of a European Army independent of the United States? 🇫🇷

In this video, we dive into France’s unusual relationship with NATO — from Charles de Gaulle’s dramatic withdrawal, to the creation of France’s independent nuclear force, to Emmanuel Macron’s modern calls for European strategic autonomy.

✅ You’ll learn:

Why de Gaulle expelled NATO headquarters from Paris in 1966

The role of France’s nuclear arsenal in its independence

How France shaped the debate on a European defense identity

Why Macron calls NATO “brain dead”

The ongoing clash: NATO reliance vs. European Army ambition

France’s story is one of pride, sovereignty, and constant tension between unity and independence. Was de Gaulle right to pull away from Washington? Or has France’s pursuit of autonomy weakened Europe’s security? Let’s explore.

👉 Share your thoughts in the comments: Should Europe follow France’s path to military independence, or remain under America’s NATO umbrella?

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