EU’s Strategic Drift Exposes Vulnerabilities Amid Global Power Struggles

As the European Union convenes in a Belgian castle, one might expect firm direction from the bloc's 27 leaders. Instead, what we witness is an alarming tug-of-war over Europe's future—a contest that reveals enduring weaknesses at a time when America’s allies should be standing strong alongside us. Why Is Europe Stuck While Adversaries Advance? Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s metaphor of leaders staring at the horizon “without being able to touch the helm” perfectly captures a dangerous paralysis. Meanwhile, China pushes aggressive economic policies, Russia employs hybrid threats, and even historically reliable U.S.-EU relations face strains under President Trump’s...