The 2025 US National Security Strategy marks a decisive transatlantic rift. For the first time, the European Union is framed not as a strategic partner but as a security and economic challenge. At the same time, Washington is increasing pressure on Ukraine to accept territorial concessions as part of a peace settlement with Russia. The shift forces Europe, and Germany in particular, to reassess security, defence and strategic autonomy.

Background, analysis, and glossary on the current conflict in Suweida: Fact-based, journalistic explanation of events and key terms. Druze.