“As the U.S. reflects on the results of its recent presidential election, Donald Trump’s confirmed return to the White House raises substantial concerns for European security. His presidency from 2017 to 2021 was marked by a transactional approach to foreign policy, creating deep rifts within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation), questioning the U.S. commitment to collective defence, and softening America’s stance toward adversaries like Russia. With his re-election, his policies could weaken the foundations of Europe’s security architecture at a time of growing geopolitical tensions with Russia and China. This brief examines the key risks and implications for European security, particularly as these risks transition from hypothetical to actionable realities amid the challenges posed by shifts in U.S. foreign policy.” – writes Muhammad Taimur Fahad Khan, Research Associate (Europe & Russia), Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP), Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI).
