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Westalgia: Europe’s Nostalgia for American Security Risks the Future

Mark Leonard argues that European leaders exhibited “Westalgia” at the Ankara NATO summit by kowtowing to Donald Trump and clinging to a bygone US-led security order, while under-investing in Europe’s own defense and strategic sovereignty. The piece warns that this nostalgia weakens Europe’s credibility and calls for a shift toward greater autonomy and preparedness to handle high‑intensity conflicts without overreliance on the U.S. security umbrella.

4 days ago•Source: European Council on Foreign Relations

Trump’s comeback accelerates China’s rise and forces Europe to rethink its role

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68.345 min•6 months ago

Trump’s comeback accelerates China’s rise and forces Europe to rethink its role

Global public opinion surveys show China’s rise is accelerating while the US is no longer seen as the sole leading power, signaling a multipolar world where many countries seek space to partner with both. Trump’s return has shifted perceptions of US influence and Europe, wary of a weakened Western-led order, is urged to boost defence, assert autonomy, and craft a long‑term strategy for 2030 to stand up to Russia and China while navigating relations with both powers.

via European Council on Foreign Relations

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