European NATO member states are currently building stronger military and civilian defenses to protect themselves from potential Russian aggression, especially as the United States reduces its military presence in Europe.

由於美國在歐洲的軍事部署正在減少，目前歐洲的北約成員國正致力於建立更強大的軍事與民事防禦，以保護自身免受俄羅斯潛在的侵略。

The current security strategy is moving toward 'forward defense' because many countries are worried that the U.S. may not fully commit to Article 5. For example, Finland has adopted a 'total defense' model, using its geography and a large reserve of nearly 870,000 soldiers. To increase their deterrence, Finland has changed its laws to allow the use of anti-personnel mines and the storage of nuclear weapons. Similarly, Sweden is focusing on remilitarizing the island of Gotland, which is a key location for controlling the Baltic Sea. This includes bringing back the P18 regiment and creating plans to ensure the country can survive if it becomes isolated.

目前的安全策略正趨向於「前沿防禦」，因為許多國家擔心美國可能不會完全履行第五條款。例如，芬蘭採取了「全面防禦」模式，利用其地理優勢以及近 87 萬名士兵的龐大預備隊。為了增加威懾力，芬蘭修改了法律，允許使用反步兵地雷以及儲存核武器。同樣地，瑞典正專注於將哥特蘭島重新軍事化，因為該島是控制波羅的海的關鍵位置。這包括恢復 P18 團，並制定計劃以確保國家在陷入孤立的情況下仍能生存。

Poland has also taken a strong approach by spending 4.8% of its GDP on defense. The 'Eastern Shield' project aims to build anti-tank barriers and sensors, while the 'SAN' system focuses on stopping drones to slow down any enemy advance. In contrast, the Baltic states—Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—are more vulnerable because of their small size. Consequently, they rely heavily on allied forces, such as a planned permanent German brigade in Lithuania, to ensure that any attack would immediately lead to a wider European response.

波蘭也採取了強硬做法，將 GDP 的 4.8% 用於國防開支。「東方之盾」計畫旨在建立反坦克路障與感測器，而「SAN」系統則專注於攔截無人機，以減慢敵軍前進。相比之下，波羅的海三國——立陶宛、拉脫維亞與愛沙尼亞——由於規模較小而較為脆弱。因此，他們高度依賴盟軍，例如計劃在立陶宛部署一個德國永久旅，以確保任何攻擊都會立即引發更廣泛的歐洲反應。

Furthermore, there are institutional changes known as 'NATO 3.0.' This concept, supported by Dutch leaders, emphasizes stronger defense industries and the use of cheap unmanned systems. There is also a strategic shift toward Türkiye, as its large military and industrial capacity are seen as essential to fill the gaps left by the U.S. This new partnership is intended to strengthen the alliance's southeastern side and improve cooperation through joint exercises.

此外，還有被稱為「北約 3.0」的制度變革。這個由荷蘭領導人支持的概念，強調強化國防工業以及使用低成本無人系統。同時，策略重心也向土耳其偏移，因為其強大的軍事與工業能力被視為填補美國留下的缺口的關鍵。這項新夥伴關係旨在加強聯盟的東南側，並透過聯合演習提升合作。

NATO's eastern border is becoming much stronger as it shifts from relying on American leadership toward a decentralized system led by European nations.

北約的東邊邊界正變得強大許多，因為其重心正從依賴美國領導轉向由歐洲國家主導的分散式系統。