【Finnish President: Shift in U.S. Policy Deepens Western Divisions, Europe Forced to Reassess Alliances】According to a report by the UK's Daily Telegraph, Finnish President Alexander Stubb recently stated that the U.S. foreign policy is undergoing a clear shift, and the cracks within the West are deepening, a change that has forced Europe to re-examine transatlantic relations.
Stubb pointed out that the U.S. no longer plays the role of a "benevolent leader" from the past, and its foreign actions have become increasingly unpredictable. In the past, the U.S. usually consulted with allies and sought support from the UN Security Council before taking action, whether on issues in Libya, Iraq, or Afghanistan; even if it did not receive authorization, it often acted in coordination with allies. Now, however, the U.S. tends to act alone or only with Israel, with significantly reduced prior communication.
He believes this trend is reshaping the transatlantic security architecture, forcing Europe to "try to maintain the remaining foundations of cooperation." Compared to last year, Stubb's attitude has clearly become more pessimistic—then, Europe still hoped to maintain consistency with the U.S. on sanctions against Russia, but current circumstances show that some U.S. policy adjustments have objectively weakened the effectiveness of these sanctions.
Against this backdrop, Stubb emphasized that Europe should remain strategically calm, focus on the NATO framework and its own defense capabilities, and also must face a reality: the U.S. reliance on its allies is no longer as strong as before. NATO Finland
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