title: The new strategic concept of NATO and European allies
abstract: Strengthening Europe as an active player in security and defense is paramount, because in order to be respected, you need to be strong. EU Member States are currently seeking a more constructive strategic process in the Union’s development. Europe needs to unify its perception of threats and divergence in security priorities. The idea of a stronger Europe must become central to European politicians, no matter how much they have become accustomed in recent years to taking care of the continent’s 
journal: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)