The Trump White House offers a television show with strategy changes. Trump attacked Zelensky before restarting aid to Ukraine. Later he had a friendly event with European leaders. Trump prioritizes a successful image and successful basic projects.
The Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions are interconnected in terms of security. Germany focuses on the threat from Russia to Ukraine and the conflict in the Indo-Pacific. China and North Korea back Russia. Europe watches with unease the cooperation between China, Russia, and North Korea in the face of a possible conflict in Taiwan. The use of hybrid tactics and cyberattacks is also a concern. France seeks strategic autonomy in the Indo-Pacific, while the UK and Poland see China as the main systemic rival.
The incorporation of foreign soldiers into the Spanish Armed Forces began in 2002 due to a shortage of local candidates. The presence of immigrants exceeded 10% but dropped to 5% during the economic crisis. Public opinion considers their integration satisfactory, and an increase in second-generation soldiers is expected.
Europeans, led by Macron, are willing to guarantee Ukraine’s security with troops, although there are discrepancies and opposition from Russia and some countries like Italy. The White House has not confirmed its support for a possible agreement.
France presents its security strategy on National Day, focusing on strategic review and increasing the defense budget to 64 billion euros. Macron highlights threats from Russia and Iran, and mentions possible cuts to reduce the deficit. He attempts to strengthen defense while addressing debates on military balance and international weight in Europe.
