Following Vice-President JD Vance's speech, European leaders view a transformed geopolitical landscape where reliance on American security is questioned. The Ukraine crisis reveals European vulnerabilities to Russian aggression and rising energy prices, leading to urgent calls for unity and proactive measures. The Netherlands faces internal political divisions, with a coalition government split between pro-Kremlin and pro-Ukraine factions. The article emphasizes the necessity for the EU and its allies to prioritize territorial integrity, democracy, and economic stability, considering the growing threat posed by Russian ambitions.
The Pax Americana that long ensured peace, security and freedom in Europe is over. Anyone who still doubted this will hopefully now realise that we can no longer rely on the Americans for our collective security.
As the saying goes: if you're not at the table, you're on the menu. The Netherlands is not an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean; we are fully exposed when geopolitical and economic storms brew on our continent.
It seems that political divisions at the heart of our government are leaving us exposed. The biggest party in the coalition governing the Netherlands has a history of pro-Kremlin rhetoric.
We must hope for the best, but hope is not a policy. We, the Netherlands, the EU, and western countries standing with Ukraine must prepare for the worst.
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