Can the Western alliance be saved?

The transatlantic relationship is crumbling, at least according to one former NATO chief. Is he right? Our geopolitics editor gives his view #geopolitics #trump #defence #nato #europe #security

[TheVaporEyes]

Europe doesn't need to buy more American weapons, they need to further develop their own defense industry. Just in case.

[Thomas-uswq]

This has already happened.. America has already left the alliance.

[fl.sal.]

The question is maybe misaligned with the current geopolitical context. Questionning if the Western alliance should be preserved requires a forward-looking perspective. It’s evident that for an extended period, the misconduct of the United States has been overlooked in exchange for their continued support. It may be time to reconsider the collaborative framework. We should welcome participation from these allies, but under revised terms that reflect evolving global dynamics.

[xlynx]

Europe should start taking smalls step back from US rather than giving Trump a "genius dealmaker" victory. That will give Europe the upper hand with the next administration, which will likely actually want a stronger alliance. Only if American isolationism turns out to be the new normal, rather than an anomaly, should Europe be trying to appease a cold ally.

[charlestyser]

As you said there is damage beyond repair.Europe must, together with Canada, Australia, Newzealand, Japan and South Korea, develop its own arms industry and army which it has neglected for three decades.The task is colossal but will create growth, employment and security.

[pnkemp]

Small correction, the UK provides its own warheads for Trident, they dontcome from the US.

[davidblair]

With the U.S.? No.
Without it? Maybe.

[sirsurnamethefirstofhisnam]

The “western alliance” has never been stronger. Countries in Europe are working together better than ever, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are beloved members of this alliance. It’s just one pesky country has decided to leave said alliance that’s their problem not ours 🤷‍♂️

[vlvl]

Russia has neither capabilities nor disire to invade the West, but the US need to focus on fixing their own internal problems. When they are done, they will come back.

[briansmith]

Someone plz tell me why the US should spend trillions to protect the EU when they won't spend the money to protect themselves. The EU is like the little Scrawny guy that runs around an won't shut up.

[eyesandearseditions]

Why film this guy looking away from the viewer? Pretentious angles of Rennie changing this way and that just distracts from his message.

[RICKY-RIKON]

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[viktoro.ledenyov]

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