Abstract
It argues that Europe must urgently confront an uncomfortable reality: under Donald Trump, the United States no longer behaves as a reliable ally. Recent developments—from Venezuela to renewed talk of acquiring Greenland—underline the erosion of the transatlantic partnership and the risks of sustained European dependence on Washington.
Europe, including the UK, must therefore prepare for a post‑transatlantic future. That means reducing strategic dependence on the US, ending appeasement of Trump, using Europe’s economic power more assertively, strengthening defence capabilities, and assuming greater responsibility for Ukraine’s security. Strategic emancipation is no longer a theoretical debate, but an urgent political necessity.
Europe, including the UK, must therefore prepare for a post‑transatlantic future. That means reducing strategic dependence on the US, ending appeasement of Trump, using Europe’s economic power more assertively, strengthening defence capabilities, and assuming greater responsibility for Ukraine’s security. Strategic emancipation is no longer a theoretical debate, but an urgent political necessity.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages | 22-23 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Specialist publication | The Scotsman |
| Publication status | Published - 9 Jan 2026 |
Keywords
- Trump
- Transatlantic relations
- Europe
- Greenland
- Ukraine
- NATO
- United States (US)