US urges stronger transatlantic alliance at Munich Safety Convention

Marco Rubio’s deal with on the Munich Safety Convention marked a extra conciliatory stance for the U.S., following Vice President JD Vance’s harsh critique of Europe final yr for ignoring an inner “menace,” shirking its protection tasks, and permitting left-wing affect in cultural issues. Though Rubio nonetheless inspired European allies to contemplate insurance policies akin to Donald Trump’s America, his speech clearly aimed to ease tensions and mend transatlantic relations. Antonia Kerrigan studies.