The US strategy outlines US President Trump’s “America First” view, signaling a shift from Washington’s global role, and sharply criticizes European allies. Berlin said it doesn’t need a lecture on freedom of expression. Key points:
- New US strategy carries unusually critical tone of Europe
- US strategy questions the European rule of law and transnational bodies
- EU rejects the strategy’s accusations against the bloc
- Berlin also criticises the strategy
Seems Trump has officially and proactively dealigned himself from NATO and his European allies. I reckon this whole new report makes it now official. Europe can’t and shouldn’t look away any longer. Trumptator,and Putler too, should both face consequences. Now.
It’s the end of the old world order. We need a new one, like yesterday. That means Europe (& Friends) will need to do a lot of more work. The era of talking is over, the era of " make it so" must begin. Europe has been forged by crises, will it reforge itself again?
It’s weird to be actually alive in a time where a new history is literally being made. Whether the European Project succeeds, which it can and should, or a new day in history has certainly started.
And sure… well Trump being Trump, it might be internal politics or change his mind. And Rutte being Rutte, Mr Teflon, he might say that Nato’s not concerned with matters of US internal politics. But let’s put it this way, it’s clear Trump is selling off Europe to the highest bidder, Putin & China, and until now our leaders are letting him get away with it.
Basically Europe should declare him persona non grata already, if not de jure, then de facto. ICJ could even start an investigation for his traitorous and criminal behaviour, as the US Supreme Court has obviously proven it is incapable and unwilling of doing that itself.