"Geopolitical Tensions: Europe's Balancing Act between Putin and Trump"

At the Munich Security Conference, Europe grapples with the sobering reality of Russia's advances in Ukraine and the potential for larger ambitions, while also facing the uncertainty of U.S. support under a possible future leader who may not prioritize NATO allies. As European nations increase defense spending and seek to "Trump-proof" NATO, the continent is confronted with the need to take care of itself amidst the possibility of a changing transatlantic dynamic.