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Published on: 11/01/2025 | 07:03:25
AI Summary:
Trump’s suggestions that international borders can be redrawn are particularly inflammatory in Europe. His words run contrary to the argument European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are trying to impress on Russian President Vladimir Putin. But many European leaders have been guarded in their response. Analysts say even words can damage U.S.-European relations. Foreign Minister Jean-Nol Barrot portrayed Trump’s remarks as a wake-up call. “Do we think we’re entering into a period that sees the return of the law of the strongest?” the French minister said. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the U.S. “Cooperation is about dialogue” European security analysts agreed there’s no real likelihood of Trump using the military against NATO ally Denmark. Analysts warned of turbulence ahead for trans-Atlantic ties, international norms and the NATO military alliance. “There is a possibility, of course, that this is just… A new sheriff in town,” says Flemming Splidsboel Hansen. “Any policy made in Washington is made through the lens of the competition with China,” says Frangeul-Alves, who focuses on U.S. Politics for the German Marshall Fund. Some observers said Trump’s suggested methods are fraught with peril.
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