Book Review: Who Will Defend Europe?: An Awakened Russia and a Sleeping Continent

Authors

Darrell Driver

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Description

Author: by Keir Giles

Reviewed by: Dr. Darrell Driver, director, warfighter studies, Department of Military Strategy, Planning and Operations, US Army War College

As Russia re-arms and the US retreats from its traditional role, Europe faces a chilling question: Can it defend itself against a rising threat? Keir Giles delivers a forceful wake-up call, exposing decades of complacency and the urgent need for renewed leadership and military investment. This gripping analysis warns that without decisive action, the continent risks sleepwalking into disaster.

©2026 Darrell W. Driver

Publication Date

3-5-2026

Keywords

NATO, US foreign policy, deterrence, geopolitical threat, military readiness

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies | Military and Veterans Studies

Recommended Citation

Darrell Driver, Book Review: Who Will Defend Europe?: An Awakened Russia and a Sleeping Continent ( US Army War College Press, 2026),
https://press.armywarcollege.edu/parameters_bookshelf/127