The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently declared that Europe is "in an era of rearmament". Global Europe Program Director Robin Quinville talks with Global Fellow, dr. Kaija Schilde about how the recent increases in defense spending in Europe are part of a broader, long-term trend to strengthen Europe's defense that began in 2014 and how the EU can play a pivotal role in strengthening the European defense industry and military capabilities. Dr. Kaija Schilde is the Associate Dean of Studies at the Boston University Pardee School of Global Studies.