The Transatlantic Transition: Europe Embraces Strategic Autonomy

Europe's confidence in American security guarantees has collapsed to historic lows, signaling a fundamental reshaping of the Western alliance. Rather than seeking confrontation, Europeans are pragmatically pursuing strategic autonomy—building independent defense capabilities, securing energy sovereignty, and backing Ukraine on their own terms. This geopolitical maturation will reshape the continent's approach to security, diplomacy, and economic strategy for decades to come.