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Trump's Return and Europe's Strategic Responsibilities
Analysis of the implications of Donald Trump's return to power for European security and its relationship with the United States.
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France
PoliticsInternational RelationsUs PoliticsGeopoliticsEuropean UnionEuropeSecurity
NatoEuropean Union
Donald TrumpJoe BidenVladimir PutinMark Rutte
- How does Trump's vision of NATO affect the discussion of European defense spending?
- Trump's election necessitates an acceleration of discussions on European security and defense, as he views NATO as a means for allies to benefit from American protection at minimal cost.
- What should be Europe's strategy regarding bilateral security agreements with the US?
- Europe needs to avoid bilateral agreements with the US to secure protection and instead pursue a coordinated approach to defense, potentially presenting this as a political win for the US.
- How should Europe respond to the US-China strategic competition in this new geopolitical landscape?
- Europe should play a role in the US-China strategic competition by engaging in a transactional relationship with Washington and using its economic and diplomatic leverage.
- What are the main challenges facing Europe in the wake of Donald Trump's return to the White House?
- Europe must build a new security model for the continent, independent from the US, by rationalizing its industrial base and coordinating its defense efforts.
- What is the significance of the Ukraine conflict in the reshaping of European security and transatlantic relations?
- The Ukraine conflict will be a major test for the transatlantic relationship, and Europe must ensure its voice is heard while upholding conditions for a ceasefire and continuing to support Ukraine.