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Rubio’s Munich Pitch: A Candid Push for Europe Amid a Shifting World
world9 days ago

Rubio’s Munich Pitch: A Candid Push for Europe Amid a Shifting World

At the Munich Security Conference, Rubio sought to reassure Europe that the US still values the alliance while pressing for reciprocity and shared resolve. German Chancellor Merz countered by warning that the liberal international order is fraying and Europe must prepare for a multipolar world. The piece argues Rubio’s outreach mirrors Trumpism with a human face, and his post‑ Munich meetings with Orbán and Fico signal Europe’s growing willingness to chart a course beyond Washington, including new economic blocs and recalibrated transatlantic ties.

via The Bulwark|
#europe#munich-security-conference#rubio
AOC warns Trump could push US toward an 'age of authoritarianism' and fracture Europe ties
world11 days ago

AOC warns Trump could push US toward an 'age of authoritarianism' and fracture Europe ties

At the Munich Security Conference, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Donald Trump of tearing apart the transatlantic alliance and pursuing an 'age of authoritarianism,' urging a left-leaning, rules-based US foreign policy and addressing inequality to counter rising populism. She criticized U.S. actions from Maduro in Venezuela to threats against Greenland and the Iraq War, advocating a 'working-class-centered' approach to global affairs.

via The Guardian|
#alexandria-ocasio-cortez#authoritarianism#donald-trump
Ukraine presses for two-decade U.S. security pledge ahead of peace talks
world11 days ago

Ukraine presses for two-decade U.S. security pledge ahead of peace talks

Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy urged a 20-year, legally binding U.S. security guarantee before any peace deal with Russia and pressed for a firm EU accession date, noting Washington’s current offer stands at 15 years. With trilateral talks with Russia and the U.S. on the horizon, the United States signaled willingness to cooperate with Europe but under conditions, as Europe grows frustrated by the lack of clear, enforceable security terms amid ongoing conflict and broader geopolitical tensions.

via The Guardian|
#munich-security-conference#security-guarantees#ukraine
MSC: Global Order in Flux as Wrecking-Ball Politics Reshapes Alliances
world16 days ago

MSC: Global Order in Flux as Wrecking-Ball Politics Reshapes Alliances

At the Munich Security Conference, the MSC report warns the international order is under pressure from “wrecking-ball politics,” with the United States driving shifts that erode long‑standing norms, Europe’s security feeling less assured, and trust in political systems waning. The bloc is urged to balance continued US engagement with greater autonomy, defense spending rises, and new security–trade partnerships form in response to Russia’s war and hybrid threats, though the outcome for global stability remains uncertain.

via Euronews.com|
#defense-spending#international-order#munich-security-conference
NATO Spending Boom Fails to Restore Unity as Greenland Tensions Rise
world24 days ago

NATO Spending Boom Fails to Restore Unity as Greenland Tensions Rise

European allies and Canada pledge to boost defense to about 3.5% of GDP by 2035 (plus 1.5% for security-related projects) to deter adversaries, but NATO’s credibility and unity have been damaged by Donald Trump’s Greenland threats and disparaging remarks about allied troops, raising questions about U.S. commitment; Russia remains a persistent threat and potential U.S. troop withdrawals add to uncertainty about NATO’s future deterrence.

via AP News|
#defense-spending#deterrence#greenland
Rutte warns Europe can’t defend itself without the US and rejects a European NATO pillar
world1 month ago

Rutte warns Europe can’t defend itself without the US and rejects a European NATO pillar

European Parliament lawmakers heard Mark Rutte warn that Europe cannot defend itself without the United States and urged against creating a separate European pillar of NATO, stressing continued U.S. ties even amid Trump-era tensions; he credited Trump with pushing NATO members to meet the 2% of GDP defense-spending target and urged flexibility in Kyiv’s €90 billion loan so Ukraine can buy weapons from the United States if needed.

via politico.eu|
#defense-spending#europe#nato
Trump’s Davos Diplomacy Deepens Transatlantic Rift
world1 month ago

Trump’s Davos Diplomacy Deepens Transatlantic Rift

Trump unveils a centralized “Board of Peace” at Davos, signaling a shifted U.S. approach to global diplomacy that unsettles traditional Western allies and widens the rift with Europe, while Trump also pivots to Ukraine talks and Greenland policy; the piece notes mixed signals from EU diplomats, skepticism from traditional partners, and ongoing domestic political developments including Jack Smith’s upcoming testimony and immigration actions.

via Politico|
#board-of-peace#davos#donald-trump
Europe Faces Uncertain Future Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
world1 month ago

Europe Faces Uncertain Future Amid Geopolitical Turmoil

European investors are optimistic about growth in 2026, driven by global recovery hopes and German fiscal stimulus, but geopolitical tensions, especially around Ukraine and US-Europe relations, pose significant risks. A potential peace deal may not substantially boost long-term growth and could introduce political instability, with US opposition to European integration and energy dependencies complicating Europe's path forward.

via Financial Times|
#energy-dependence#european-economy#geopolitical-instability