Leaders Pledge Continued NATO Cooperation
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US and European leaders pledged continued NATO cooperation at the Munich Security Conference despite deep ideological rifts and debate over the alliance’s future, analysts and officials said.
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Europe’s push to reduce its reliance on the US is likely to be permanent. US policymakers should wake up to this new reality. https://bit.ly/4tBhYL4
What should a more European NATO look like? The US and Europe disagree
Europe’s push to reduce its reliance on the US is likely to be permanent. US policymakers should wake up to this new reality.
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February 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Europe’s push to reduce its reliance on the US is likely to be permanent. US policymakers should wake up to this new reality. https://bit.ly/4tBhYL4
"A new coat of paint on the facade of the transatlantic relationship" is an apt description...
European and American leaders spent three days pledging cooperation and offering to slap a new coat of paint on the façade of the transatlantic relationship at the Munich Security Conference.
But the cracks are still showing.
But the cracks are still showing.
A relationship on the rocks: Europe and America need each other but trust is gone
This year’s Munich Security Conference was milder than last year’s, but Donald Trump has fundamentally changed transatlantic ties.
www.politico.eu
February 15, 2026 at 8:17 PM
"A new coat of paint on the facade of the transatlantic relationship" is an apt description...
Beware of the 3 Spheres of Influence Theory. It revisits the cold war and mainly favors Russia and China. The U.S. will do well to return to show international leadership and work with others in a collaborative mutually beneficial way. Multilateralism and the rule of law. Right over might.
February 15, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Beware of the 3 Spheres of Influence Theory. It revisits the cold war and mainly favors Russia and China. The U.S. will do well to return to show international leadership and work with others in a collaborative mutually beneficial way. Multilateralism and the rule of law. Right over might.
Reposted by Bessma Momani
Most European citizens realise the US can no longer be considered a reliable ally. In Switzerland, 21% view the US as an adversary. On the other hand, 30% of citizens in Poland still see the US as an ally.
Read @celiabelin.bsky.social and @pawelzerka.bsky.social's analysis:🔗 https://bit.ly/4aHAs5k
Read @celiabelin.bsky.social and @pawelzerka.bsky.social's analysis:🔗 https://bit.ly/4aHAs5k
February 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Most European citizens realise the US can no longer be considered a reliable ally. In Switzerland, 21% view the US as an adversary. On the other hand, 30% of citizens in Poland still see the US as an ally.
Read @celiabelin.bsky.social and @pawelzerka.bsky.social's analysis:🔗 https://bit.ly/4aHAs5k
Read @celiabelin.bsky.social and @pawelzerka.bsky.social's analysis:🔗 https://bit.ly/4aHAs5k
by Scott Lucas
13 minutes
Contrasting approaches of #Germany 's Merz & US Sec of State #Rubio to end of post-1945 int'l order
Merz calls for repair while acknowledging #Trump withdrawal from alliances
Waiting for more sensible Government in US, how should Europe — taking burden of #Ukraine defense --- prepare?
Contrasting approaches of #Germany 's Merz & US Sec of State #Rubio to end of post-1945 int'l order
Merz calls for repair while acknowledging #Trump withdrawal from alliances
Waiting for more sensible Government in US, how should Europe — taking burden of #Ukraine defense --- prepare?
EA on TVP World: The #MunichSecurityConference and
#Trump Threat to Europe
eaworldview.com/2026/02/ea-o...
#Trump Threat to Europe
eaworldview.com/2026/02/ea-o...
EA on TVP World: The Munich Security Conference and Trump's Threat to Europe - EA WorldView
13-minute evaluation of speeches and maneuvers at Munich Security Conference, amid Trump Administration's threat to Europe and its security
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February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM
by Scott Lucas
" #Trump and his camp are trying to bully #Europe into submission because they want dominance. Therefore, you have the tariffs. You have the threats against international organizations.
In response, we are going to have realignments"
#EU #NATO #China #India #Brazil
In response, we are going to have realignments"
#EU #NATO #China #India #Brazil
EA on Al Jazeera’s Inside Story: #Trump Quest to Break Up #Europe (Scott Lucas/Einar Tangen/Chet Love)
#EU #NATO #WhiteNationalism
eaworldview.com/2026/02/trum...
#EU #NATO #WhiteNationalism
eaworldview.com/2026/02/trum...
EA on Al Jazeera's Inside Story: Trump's Quest to Break Up Europe - EA WorldView
Analyzing how Trump camp, rejecting post-1945 US-Europe alliance, seeks end to EU and fall of Europe governments through "white nationalism"
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February 15, 2026 at 4:50 PM
by Scott Lucas
"Post-1945 rules-based international order is gone. In part, that is because of #Russia invasion of #Ukraine. In part, there are issues over #China and its vision of an alternative system.
But in large part, it is because #Trump camp don't believe in alliances"
#Europe #NATO #EU
But in large part, it is because #Trump camp don't believe in alliances"
#Europe #NATO #EU
EA on Al Jazeera’s Inside Story: #Trump Quest to Break Up #Europe (Scott Lucas/Einar Tangen/Chet Love)
#EU #NATO #WhiteNationalism
eaworldview.com/2026/02/trum...
#EU #NATO #WhiteNationalism
eaworldview.com/2026/02/trum...
EA on Al Jazeera's Inside Story: Trump's Quest to Break Up Europe - EA WorldView
Analyzing how Trump camp, rejecting post-1945 US-Europe alliance, seeks end to EU and fall of Europe governments through "white nationalism"
eaworldview.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
by Kori Schake
"Assembled European leaders are not buying it. Like a family still reeling from a betrayal in its midst, allies felt hostility from Mr Trump that has durably changed how Europe feels about its reliance on America. What was closeness now feels like dangerous dependency.”
America offers Europe warmer words, but a deep chill remains
Marco Rubio praises NATO allies in Munich, but most remain wary
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February 15, 2026 at 2:44 PM
"Assembled European leaders are not buying it. Like a family still reeling from a betrayal in its midst, allies felt hostility from Mr Trump that has durably changed how Europe feels about its reliance on America. What was closeness now feels like dangerous dependency.”
U.S. still a source of global inspiration.
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), the party supported by JD Vance and Elon Musk, are now looking to ICE in the US for inspiration and saying Germany needs an ICE of its own. www.politico.eu/article/euro...
European far-right parties push for ICE-style police
Fringe figures want to follow the Trump playbook for tackling unauthorized migration.
www.politico.eu
February 15, 2026 at 1:26 PM
U.S. still a source of global inspiration.
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Europe must emerge as a geopolitical power that speaks in a "direct and clear" way to the U.S. as it moves to reset transatlantic ties, Latvian PM Evika Siliņa told POLITICO at #MSC2026.
No ‘business as usual’ with US: Latvian PM
Evika Siliņa said that a more decisive Europe may have some new moves in its dance with the U.S.
www.politico.eu
February 15, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Europe must emerge as a geopolitical power that speaks in a "direct and clear" way to the U.S. as it moves to reset transatlantic ties, Latvian PM Evika Siliņa told POLITICO at #MSC2026.
by Per Ahlberg
Especially as “belong together “ is code for “Europe must embrace our far-right ideology”.
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Um, thanks but no thanks.
February 15, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Especially as “belong together “ is code for “Europe must embrace our far-right ideology”.
Um, thanks but no thanks.
Um, thanks but no thanks.
by Scott Lucas
EA on TVP World: The #MunichSecurityConference and
#Trump Threat to Europe
eaworldview.com/2026/02/ea-o...
#Trump Threat to Europe
eaworldview.com/2026/02/ea-o...
EA on TVP World: The Munich Security Conference and Trump's Threat to Europe - EA WorldView
13-minute evaluation of speeches and maneuvers at Munich Security Conference, amid Trump Administration's threat to Europe and its security
eaworldview.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:29 AM
EA on TVP World: The #MunichSecurityConference and
#Trump Threat to Europe
eaworldview.com/2026/02/ea-o...
#Trump Threat to Europe
eaworldview.com/2026/02/ea-o...
Reposted by Francesco Nicoli
🇩🇪🇺🇦 Our lesson for today should be this: we cannot afford another "paper tiger" like Budapest Memorandum. To provide reliable and real security guarantees, all of us - Europeans and Americans - must do our part. Europe and Germany are ready to play their part, — Boris Pistorius.
February 15, 2026 at 10:20 AM
🇩🇪🇺🇦 Our lesson for today should be this: we cannot afford another "paper tiger" like Budapest Memorandum. To provide reliable and real security guarantees, all of us - Europeans and Americans - must do our part. Europe and Germany are ready to play their part, — Boris Pistorius.
Reposted by Francesco Nicoli
🇪🇺☢️ Multiple European countries are publicly backing talks on a homegrown nuclear deterrent to complement American atomic weapons.
Top officials from Baltic countries told POLITICO that, while they still see NATO as cornerstone of nuclear deterrence, they are now willing to talk about Europe’s role.
Top officials from Baltic countries told POLITICO that, while they still see NATO as cornerstone of nuclear deterrence, they are now willing to talk about Europe’s role.
February 15, 2026 at 10:12 AM
🇪🇺☢️ Multiple European countries are publicly backing talks on a homegrown nuclear deterrent to complement American atomic weapons.
Top officials from Baltic countries told POLITICO that, while they still see NATO as cornerstone of nuclear deterrence, they are now willing to talk about Europe’s role.
Top officials from Baltic countries told POLITICO that, while they still see NATO as cornerstone of nuclear deterrence, they are now willing to talk about Europe’s role.
by Scott Lucas
Analyzing how #Trump camp, rejecting alliance, trying to break up #EU and undermine govts in favor of “white nationalist” movements
Contrasting #MunichSecurityConference speeches of #Merz and #Rubio
Challenging Trumpist Chet Love over his polemic and listening to Beijing-based analyst Einar Tangen
Contrasting #MunichSecurityConference speeches of #Merz and #Rubio
Challenging Trumpist Chet Love over his polemic and listening to Beijing-based analyst Einar Tangen
EA on Al Jazeera’s Inside Story: #Trump Quest to Break Up #Europe (Scott Lucas/Einar Tangen/Chet Love)
#EU #NATO #WhiteNationalism
eaworldview.com/2026/02/trum...
#EU #NATO #WhiteNationalism
eaworldview.com/2026/02/trum...
EA on Al Jazeera's Inside Story: Trump's Quest to Break Up Europe - EA WorldView
Analyzing how Trump camp, rejecting post-1945 US-Europe alliance, seeks end to EU and fall of Europe governments through "white nationalism"
eaworldview.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Analyzing how #Trump camp, rejecting alliance, trying to break up #EU and undermine govts in favor of “white nationalist” movements
Contrasting #MunichSecurityConference speeches of #Merz and #Rubio
Challenging Trumpist Chet Love over his polemic and listening to Beijing-based analyst Einar Tangen
Contrasting #MunichSecurityConference speeches of #Merz and #Rubio
Challenging Trumpist Chet Love over his polemic and listening to Beijing-based analyst Einar Tangen
Reposted by James Cameron, Nathalie Duclos
Multiple European countries are publicly backing talks on a homegrown nuclear deterrent to complement American atomic weapons following an erosion of trust in a Donald Trump-led U.S.
Nuke-talk is heating up among Europeans in Munich
‘Nuclear deterrence can give us new opportunities. Why not?’ Latvian PM tells POLITICO.
www.politico.eu
February 15, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Multiple European countries are publicly backing talks on a homegrown nuclear deterrent to complement American atomic weapons following an erosion of trust in a Donald Trump-led U.S.