# Palantir stance on Western security and technology > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/palantir-stance-on-western-security-and-technology > Updated: 2026-10-22T19:56:45.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Palantir, led by Alex Karp and co-founded by Peter Thiel, released a manifesto outlining 22 theses regarding the future of the United States and the West. The document asserts that Silicon Valley’s engineering elite has a moral obligation to support national defense, arguing that software-based ‘hard power’ is essential for democratic societies to maintain influence against adversaries. Following this, Palantir’s Chief Operating Officer for Europe and the UK, Louis Mosley, stated that European nations must accept short-term technological dependence on the United States. Mosley argued that the practical utility of American technology, citing Palantir’s work in Ukraine and NATO’s use of the Maven AI system, outweighs immediate concerns regarding technological sovereignty. These assertions occur as European engagement with the company varies; while France has entered domestic intelligence contracts, the UK Parliament has raised criticisms regarding the company’s role in the healthcare system. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Palantir executive asserts Europe must accept US tech dependence Palantir COO Louis Mosley argues that Europe must accept technological dependence on the US to ensure effective defense and AI capabilities, prioritizing functionality over sovereignty. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palantir-executive-asserts-europe-must-accept-us-tech-dependence ### 2026-10-18: Palantir issues manifesto on Western security and technology Palantir has released a manifesto outlining 22 theses on the role of Silicon Valley in Western defense, emphasizing the necessity of software-driven hard power and national security obligations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palantir-issues-manifesto-on-western-security-and-technology --- Cite as: Palantir stance on Western security and technology. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/palantir-stance-on-western-security-and-technology