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.
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.
After months of trade war, the summit between Trump and Xi Jinping is set in stone. Both countries extend the tariff truce for 90 days. Key issues will be Chinese excess capacity, investments, and fentanyl control. It is highlighted that negotiations should not focus solely on these aspects.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization brings together 23 countries, including China, Russia, India, and Iran, for discussion on a new global order. Led by China, the organization faces challenges in cooperation and security.
