Europeans no longer trust the US to protect them and are embracing self-reliance on defence, energy, and Ukraine policy.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Europeans no longer trust the US to protect them and are embracing self-reliance on defence, energy, and Ukraine policy.
Friends-and-family diplomacy: Trump envoys press weaker parties first, center personal commercial networks. Europe must shape terms.
The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has no winners; a quick end is unlikely and wider escalation looms.