Europe on the crossroads: Trump's return and the new power policy!

Europe on the crossroads: Trump's return and the new power policy!

Jalta, Ukraine - The return of Donald Trump to the top of the United States could fundamentally change the international political climate. As the Small newspaper is emerging that Trump's second term could become even more unpredictable than the first. With his preference for fast bilateral “deals”, he could further destabilize existing international norms. This affects the relationship with traditional allies in particular, while the focus is also on authoritarian regime. The new unpredictability of American foreign policy invites potential opponents such as China, Iran and Russia to risk miscalculations, which could significantly endanger global security.

Expert Franz-Stefan Gady expresses in a conversation with Krone+ Serious concerns about the European defense capability without the support of the USA. The European countries have to become aware of their dependence on Washington and rethink their security -political strategies. Especially in view of the impending transformation in the international relationships based on the model of Jalta, where great powers stake up their spheres of influence, Europe could be called to develop a uniform and self -confident defense policy.

a new course for Europe

gady warns that the principles of the Helsinki agreements from 1975, which long served as the basis for the European security architecture, could become increasingly important. Regions such as Austria could be restricted in their ability to act if Europe is not determined. The challenges resulting from a power vacuum in leading countries such as France and Germany require a strengthening of the joint defense and the European armaments industry. A continuous dialogue with the Trump government appears inevitable to maintain security cooperation, even if the predictability of the USA is questioned.