US stepping back from NATO support could bring ‘revitalisation’ of Europe

The world could see a “revitalisation” of Europe if the United States steps back from NATO and withdraws support for Ukraine, according to ANU North America Director Professor John Blaxland. There are concerns the United States could scale back its support efforts if Donald Trump wins the presidential election this year. The former US president has pledged to end the war "within 24 hours" if elected. Mr Blaxland said the Europeans will need to step up if the United States withdraws funding. “The Swedes joining NATO, the fact that the whole of Scandinavia is now a part of it … essentially a surprisingly united Europe ponying up more they have ever done before,” Mr Blaxland told Sky News Australia.