Europe seeks defence, economic independence
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European leaders and commentators urged bolstering defence and economic autonomy from the United States, promoting "Buy European" to reduce dependence amid concerns about President Trump.
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by Simon Lester
More AOC on current state of US foreign policy: "I think that the United States is very much in a compromised position compared to where we were five years ago. Our relationships with our allies are strained, our commitment and demonstrated consistency on democratic values."
February 13, 2026 at 9:07 PM
More AOC on current state of US foreign policy: "I think that the United States is very much in a compromised position compared to where we were five years ago. Our relationships with our allies are strained, our commitment and demonstrated consistency on democratic values."
A division of labor between conventional European forces and nuclear US forces would incentivize Russia to use nuclear weapons first in a European conflict in an attempt to force a partially disengaged United States to back down rather than risk nuclear war.
Colby at NATO: "We will continue to provide the U.S. extended nuclear deterrent. And we will also continue, in a more limited and focused fashion, to provide conventional capabilities that contribute to NATO's defense."
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February 13, 2026 at 8:56 AM
A division of labor between conventional European forces and nuclear US forces would incentivize Russia to use nuclear weapons first in a European conflict in an attempt to force a partially disengaged United States to back down rather than risk nuclear war.
by Simon Lester
"Human rights also incredibly strained. And our domestic situation, I think, reflecting globally as well, particularly economically, skyrocketing inflation, tariffs, of course, have hurt Americans, and it has hurt and had a negative impact on the United States globally as well."
February 13, 2026 at 9:07 PM
"Human rights also incredibly strained. And our domestic situation, I think, reflecting globally as well, particularly economically, skyrocketing inflation, tariffs, of course, have hurt Americans, and it has hurt and had a negative impact on the United States globally as well."
by Martin McKee Reposted by Els Torreele, Dorothy Bishop
7/ Our analysis outlines what is at stake, and what Europe can do next. Read the full paper here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Geopolitics and public health: Europe under the shadow of the U.S. National Security Strategy
The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy marks a major shift toward a narrowly defined “America First” agenda with significant implications for Europe…
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February 13, 2026 at 5:12 AM
7/ Our analysis outlines what is at stake, and what Europe can do next. Read the full paper here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Yes, if Europe doesn't build up its conventional forces as Colby demands. My comment is promised on Colby getting his wish.
February 13, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Yes, if Europe doesn't build up its conventional forces as Colby demands. My comment is promised on Colby getting his wish.
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European governments are beginning to respond to warnings about the possibility of a war with Russia. But few of the continent’s western countries have anything comparable to the war readiness of the Nordics, Baltics and Poland
Europe’s generals are warning people to prepare for war
But western European societies are in denial
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February 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
European governments are beginning to respond to warnings about the possibility of a war with Russia. But few of the continent’s western countries have anything comparable to the war readiness of the Nordics, Baltics and Poland
Views for @scmpnews.bsky.social: The #EU is experiencing a severe and accelerating #China shock and must move quickly to limit the damage.
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EU seeks independence, survival amid China-US economic dominance
European leaders meet to address the bloc’s economic woes, reliance on China and US, and shielding key industries from protectionist policies.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Views for @scmpnews.bsky.social: The #EU is experiencing a severe and accelerating #China shock and must move quickly to limit the damage.
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by Martin McKee
🧵1/ As the 2026 Munich Security Conference opens today, Jon Cylus & I ask, in a new paper @lancetrh-europe.bsky.social ,how the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy reshapes not only geopolitics but Europe’s health and welfare systems.
February 13, 2026 at 5:12 AM
🧵1/ As the 2026 Munich Security Conference opens today, Jon Cylus & I ask, in a new paper @lancetrh-europe.bsky.social ,how the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy reshapes not only geopolitics but Europe’s health and welfare systems.