Rising Defence Spending in Europe: Causes, Implications, and Potential Impact on Donor-Dependent African Nations like Tanzania

The geopolitical landscape of Europe is undergoing significant changes, driven by escalating military threats from Russia and growing uncertainty about the reliability of the United States as a strategic security partner, particularly due to President Donald Trump's openly pro-Russian and anti-Ukraine stance. Consequently, European countries are substantially ramping up defence spending. This analysis explores the reasons behind increased European military expenditure, including Trump's controversial foreign policies and their potential implications, particularly for donor-dependent African nations such as Tanzania.