"MUNICH -- The first day of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) ended late on February 13 with the world's foreign-policy elite left in a state of suspended animation. After a day defined by pointed rhetoric and "wrecking-ball" warnings from European leaders, the focus has shifted entirely to the man set to deliver Washington's answer: Secretary of State Marco Rubio. As the "Davos of Defense" concludes its opening sessions, the"
"A Moment Of Reckoning Established in 1963 as a forum to coordinate Western strategy against the Soviet Union, the Munich gathering now faces a different strategic test: whether Washington and its European allies can adjust the terms of their partnership without allowing it to fracture. Several European officials told RFE/RL late on February 13 that this year's meeting represents a pivotal moment for the transatlantic alliance."
The Munich Security Conference opened amid intense transatlantic uncertainty, leaving foreign-policy elites in suspended animation. European leaders delivered pointed rhetoric and warnings as attention concentrated on Secretary of State Marco Rubio, expected to articulate how "America First" will interact with global security. Delegates debated whether NATO should evolve toward a more capable European pillar able to shoulder greater defense responsibilities while preserving a balanced partnership with the United States. Officials warned that unresolved disputes over values, priorities, and burden-sharing could harden into lasting estrangement. The meeting represents a pivotal moment for recalibrating the transatlantic alliance.
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