The historical development happened in Europe, where the region is teetering on the brink of a substantial conflict. The question arises: is Europe on the verge of the next nuclear war, especially in the context of the USA’s role in NATO’s massive drill? This pivotal moment demands a closer examination of the nuclear threat and the mounting tensions in the region. So, let’s navigate the complex landscape of geopolitics to understand how Europe finds itself on the edge and whether the massive NATO drill is steering the continent toward a potentially explosive conflict.
Recently, NATO announced the conduct of a military drill named ‘Steadfast Defender 2024’ in Eastern Europe near the mouth of Russia. The events will occur from the end of January to May 31, 2024, and will be divided into two parts. NATO is going to conduct the historic giant military drill. with 90,000 troops. The last exercise of similar size was Reforged during the Cold War in 1988.
“Steadfast Defender is the largest NATO military exercise in decades. A clear demonstration of our unity, strength and our determination to protect each other.”
– General Christopher G. Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe
This military drill includes all 31 allies as well as Sweden, even though it is not a member of NATO. It includes more than 50 ships, from aircraft carriers to destroyers, as well as more than 80 fighter jets, helicopters, and drones. At least 1,100 combat vehicles, including 133 tanks and 533 infantry fighting vehicles, will take part in the next three months.
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Vikas is a dedicated writer and researcher on foreign affairs. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the School of Global Affairs, Ambedkar University Delhi. He completed undergraduate studies in Political Science at Shivaji College, University of Delhi. With a keen interest in geopolitics, international relations, defence studies and foreign policy, Vikas actively contributes articles to Medium. He is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of “The Geopolitical Economist” on Medium, where he shares insightful analyses and perspectives on contemporary global affairs.
