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EU-US Ties at Breaking Point? Trump, NATO and Europe’s Security Reset | Geopolitical Shock for EU
On this Special Report, India Today Global Editor Pranay Upadhyay analyzes the escalating tensions between the European Union and the United States. Following statements from the EU President regarding 'European independence', Upadhyay notes that the transatlantic partnership is experiencing its 'utmost strain' in the last 70 to 80 years. The discussion highlights how President Donald Trump’s policies, including threats regarding Greenland, tariffs, and demands for increased defense spending, are forcing European nations to reconsider their reliance on US security assurances. Upadhyay explains that the post-Second World War global order, built on the NATO architecture, is facing deep fractures as Europe explores a self-reliant security system. The report examines the potential decoupling of European security from US foreign policy, a significant shift given their intertwined history. As Europe moves toward ensuring its own security amidst pressures over Ukraine and financial commitments, the program explores the emergence of a new global political order resulting from these geopolitical shocks.
