DISRUPTION IN EUROPE-US TIES

Copyright infringement not intended Context: US to reset transatlantic tie, which could enhance India's role in this evolving geopolitical landscape. US Vice President Speech at the Munich Security Conference 2025 He focused on "internal threats" to European democracy rather than the traditional external adversaries like Russia or China. He criticized the declining free speech in Europe and "overly permissive migration policies." He also repeated calls for increased "burden sharing" within NATO, urging European nations to increase their defense spending. The speech has raised concerns that the US administration might be seeking to divide and weaken European integration. The strong negative reaction across Europe indicates resistance to the new US approach. "Transatlantic" means crossing or relating to the Atlantic Ocean, or involving countries on both sides of it, particularly the US and Europe. It's often used to describe travel, trade, or relationships that span the ...