Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes a drastic change in global dynamics, echoed by European leaders. She proposes a substantial plan for rearming Europe, with a focused defense strategy for Ukraine. The previously steadfast U.S.-Europe relationship is now viewed with skepticism, as the U.S. confronts its allegiances, complicating Europe’s defense strategies. Former UK ambassadors express concern over this seismic shift, indicating it is more than a temporary issue. Britain feels particularly vulnerable, relying heavily on U.S. support, necessitating a reassessment of its defense posture amidst these transformations.
The US, whose coat-tails we clung to, whose culture we revelled in, whose cleverness dazzled and stupidity confounded, is now the enemy.
This is not a blip in the relationship, something fundamental is going on, one old knight warned a Lords select committee, while another cautioned that the US giving up on Europe in favour of Russia was likely a current reality.
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