I was “in da house”, Chatham House, for NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte’s speech on NATO’s priorities/agenda in the run up to the Hague summit looming in a couple of weeks.
I agree with most of your essay except for one key point: we're past the point where Europe can pretend to partner with the U.S. against China. Trump is at war with the EU.
The smart (and obvious) play is for Europe to triangulate. Europe should warm to China trade and make the U.S. earn their cooperation. India shows the way.
We're already at the knife fight stage. Trump just canceled 20,000 anti-drone/missile munitions for Ukraine. Yes, Europe must leave door open to purchasing U.S. weapons, but don't count on anything from U.S. frenemy.
I agree with most of your essay except for one key point: we're past the point where Europe can pretend to partner with the U.S. against China. Trump is at war with the EU.
The smart (and obvious) play is for Europe to triangulate. Europe should warm to China trade and make the U.S. earn their cooperation. India shows the way.
We're already at the knife fight stage. Trump just canceled 20,000 anti-drone/missile munitions for Ukraine. Yes, Europe must leave door open to purchasing U.S. weapons, but don't count on anything from U.S. frenemy.