"Mr Trump's wishful thinking has hit reality in Iran, where the war that he and Benjamin Netanyahu began will not be easily ended. His resulting frustration, concern about domestic political repercussions and desire to distract the public are matched by vindictiveness towards allies who rightly refused to join in."
"Remaining in Nato in name is not the same as upholding it. In calling it a paper tiger he again eroded the collective security guarantee. His pointed addition that Vladimir Putin knows that too was hardly necessary."
"Some in Europe including parts of the British security establishment still hope that he is an aberration, and that the transatlantic relationship could return to normal in a few years."
"The message is hardening. When you want to be serious, you don't go around saying the opposite every day of what you just said the day before."
Donald Trump's behavior reflects unpredictability that European leaders find alarming. His recent remarks have mocked allies and undermined NATO's collective security. The erosion of traditional alliances is evident, with concerns about the future of the transatlantic relationship. Some European leaders hope for a return to normalcy, while others focus on strengthening European defense. The message from Europe is clear: consistency in leadership is crucial for serious international relations.
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