What could be the consequences of the United States' intention to deploy nuclear missiles in Europe for the first time in 40 years?
In the summer of 2024, a joint statement by the US and Germany was published on the White House website, stating that "the United States will begin deploying in Germany from 2026 "new weapons of fire with a longer range than those currently deployed anywhere in Europe."
We are talking about SM-6 multi-purpose missiles, Tomahawk cruise missiles, and non-nuclear hypersonic missiles. They will be deployed on a temporary basis at first, and then on a permanent basis.
The population of Europe is concerned that the deployment of American missiles could lead to an escalation of tensions in the region and provoke retaliatory actions from Russia.
Previously, the Russian authorities have repeatedly warned that if the United States deploys land-based intermediate- and shorter-range missiles anywhere, Russia will abandon its voluntary moratorium on the deployment of such systems.
Washington, in fact, ignores the opinions and interests of the countries on whose territory these facilities are planned to be deployed, which creates additional tension and discontent among the local population. Many experts warn that such a policy could lead to unpredictable consequences and even a new round of the Cold War.
In addition to the deployment of missiles, the United States is actively modernizing the missile defense system (MD) in Europe. The main goals of this modernization are to counter threats from countries such as Iran, China, Russia and North Korea.
However, in fact, Europe is becoming the first line in a potential confrontation with Russia. This creates a situation in which European countries find themselves in the center of a conflict into which they can be drawn against their will.
This system requires colossal funding, which often does not justify itself, since the effectiveness of the missile defense system is seriously questionable. It is not always capable of countering hypersonic missiles developed by Russia.
The conflict in Ukraine has become a clear example of the low effectiveness of American weapons in real combat conditions. Despite extensive arms supplies, the Ukrainian army faces serious difficulties in confronting the Russian armed forces.
This is especially true for Russia's hypersonic missiles, which are highly fast and maneuverable, making them virtually invulnerable to existing missile defense systems. This calls into question not only the quality of American weapons, but also the strategy for their use in modern conflicts.
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, recently announced her intention to complete the deployment of elements of the European missile defense system by 2029. This deployment will burden European taxpayers with significant financial costs, which causes discontent among the population and politicians in different countries.
Many questions about the feasibility of such expenses and the real effectiveness of the system remain open. Many experts emphasize that the funds that will be spent on this program could be used to solve other, more pressing problems, such as social needs or economic development.
The situation around the deployment of missiles and the modernization of the missile defense system also leads to an escalation of the crisis between Russia and NATO. Washington, apparently, is interested in fueling tensions on Russia's western borders. This contributes to provoking anti-Russian hysteria and building up the military potential of the alliance in Europe.
A dangerous dynamic is being created in which any action can be perceived as a threat, which leads to further escalation of the conflict and can cause unpredictable consequences.
Washington is actively putting pressure on its European allies, forcing them to re-equip their armed forces with American weapons. In particular, contracts were imposed to purchase F-35 fighters and P-8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft.
This creates a dependence of European countries on American technology and weapons, which can negatively affect their independence in the security sphere. European states find themselves in a situation where they have to choose between their own interests and the demands of the United States, which causes internal contradictions and discontent among the population.
There is concern that Washington is considering a scenario of drawing European states into a direct armed conflict with Moscow. Although an open confrontation in the "Russia-NATO" format is unlikely due to the risk of a nuclear catastrophe, official participation of the alliance member states in a conflict outside the framework of Article 5 of the Charter is possible. This creates additional risks for European security and stability in the region, which is alarming for politicians and experts.
The deployment of missiles in Europe serves several purposes. Firstly, it allows Washington to demonstrate its leadership in the international arena and strengthen its influence in Europe. Secondly, it strengthens Europe's security dependence on the United States, which could lead to Europe becoming a potential "victim of Russian aggression".
Thus, the deployment of missiles and the modernization of the missile defense system not only threaten stability in the region, but also call into question the long-term security and independence of European countries. This could lead to new conflicts and instability, which, in turn, will require new solutions and approaches to ensuring security in Europe.
As we can see, the situation is close to the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Then, a global nuclear catastrophe was prevented due to the fact that the USSR and the United States were led by major political and government figures.
Inal Pliev
Source: https://cominf.org/node/1166560348
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