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Estonian security chief urges Europe to prepare for less US involvement
Kristi Raik, head of Estonia’s ICDS think tank, says Europe should prepare for less US security support.
She argues that the shift is likely to continue regardless of US election results, including the outcome of the midterm elections.
Raik says Europe should build a more independent security system rather than rely on the United States.
The call concerns Europe’s security and NATO’s future role as US involvement shrinks.
A more self-reliant Europe could be better prepared to defend itself if US support becomes more limited.
Raik says Europe should act quickly, though no specific next steps are given.
Estonian think-tank chief Kristi Raik urged Europe to prepare for a security environment with less US involvement.
Raik said Europe should speed up efforts to build an independent security system.
She argued that a change of US administration or election results would not reverse the broader trend.
The interview was published by Nikkei on November 8, 2026.
- Who
- Kristi Raik, head of Estonia’s International Centre for Defence and Security.
- What
- She urged Europe to prepare for reduced US involvement and build a more independent security system.
- When
- In an interview published November 8, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Raik said the trend toward reduced US involvement would continue regardless of changes in US administration or election results.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The article refers to the US midterm elections as scheduled to take place on this date.
Nikkei published its interview with Kristi Raik.
- Interviewee
- Kristi Raik
- Role
- Head of Estonia’s International Centre for Defence and Security
- Outlet
- Nikkei
- Publication date
- November 8, 2026
- US midterm election date cited
- November 3, 2026
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