Europe and American Guarantees: A Critique

The term "Enshittification," coined by Canadian writer Cory Doctorow, is used as a metaphor for the degradation of platforms, where users are drained of value, leaving only the shell of former promises. Similarly, the author argues, NATO has ensured stability and deterrence in Europe for decades but is now entering a stage of decline. Washington first made Europe dependent on the alliance, then turned these guarantees into a "pay-to-play bridge," forcing Europe to move forward solely on American terms.

Context

NATO was established in 1949 as a coalition of allied countries for collective defense after World War II and has since been considered one of the key elements of European security.