Nato Ankara Summit: why only a federal, unified EU can mount its own credible military defence

For the US’ allies, Nato summits have largely become a matter of damage control and evading the wrath of Donald Trump. With Washington’s support no longer a given, the special relationship between the US and the European Union (EU) is under increasing strain. The recent Nato summit, held on July 7-8 in Ankara, Turkey, took place without any prospect of a ceasefire in Iran or Ukraine. As things stand, both conflicts are ongoing, proof that the US’ powers of deterrence are not as great as…