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A sweeping overhaul of US security strategy under President Donald Trump is accelerating political tensions across Europe and forcing governments to confront what analysts describe as a historic pivot in transatlantic relations. For the first time, the United States appears in Denmark’s annual threat assessment — a symbolic indicator of how sharply Washington’s posture has changed since January.
According to DR’ News international correspondent Steffen Gram, the strategy envisions a Europe “broken up” in favour of stronger nation states.
Senior analyst Ditte Brasso Sørensen of the think tank Europa told the programme The World According to Gram that Washington is now openly signalling support for right-wing parties across the continent.
She said the US intends to “strengthen resistance to Europe’s current course” and help national conservatives gain access to government power.
This reflects the ideological backbone of the document, which she describes as rooted in “American national conservative thinking” and closely aligned with MAGA positions on immigration and free speech — themes shared with Europe’s right-wing movements.
Europe forced to rethink defence
Beyond politics, the strategy signals a dramatic reduction in America’s security role in Europe.
Sten Rynning, professor of international politics at SDU, told DR News that Europe must now assume responsibility for its own defence: supplying forces, commanding them and mobilising resources without the US in its traditional lead role.
The message is clear: now is the time to invest in defence, Rynning said, emphasising that Europe must be capable of deterring Russia independently.
Sources: DR News
