Bangladesh, March 6 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has announced his willingness to extend Frances nuclear deterrent to protect European allies, signaling a major shift in Europes defense strategy. His remarks come at a time of increasing concern among NATO members about the reliability of US security commitments, particularly under the leadership of former President Donald Trump.

During a speech on March 5, Macron explicitly stated that France would open discussions on extending its nuclear umbrella in response to an appeal from Germanys incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz. The German leader had previously suggested that Britain and France should extend their nuclear protection to Germany in light of ongoing tensions between Russia...