#European Security

The US is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after a public spat with Chancellor Merz. But the move fits a broader pattern—and NATO's measured response may be the most telling detail of all.

Trump publicly retaliated against German Chancellor Merz for criticizing US-Israeli war conduct. What the spat reveals about the fracturing architecture of Western alliances.

Italy refused to let US warplanes refuel on its soil for Ukraine-related missions. The transatlantic rift is widening — and the economic and security fallout reaches further than you'd think.

Russia's Wagner Group shifts from African military operations to European infrastructure sabotage, according to Western intelligence. A new form of warfare emerges.

President Zelenskyy Davos speech 2026 delivers a scorching critique of European division and calls for an end to reliance on the U.S. for security. Detailed analysis of the WEF address.

European troops from France, Germany, and others arrive in Greenland as of Jan 2026. Explore the Greenland European troops 2026 deployment amid diplomatic friction.

Former envoy Cui Tiankai warns that Europe's real security threat is its own 'inner demon' rather than Russia. A look at Cui Tiankai NATO Europe security in 2026.

Swiss Army Chief Thomas Süssli warns that Switzerland can no longer defend itself against a full-scale attack due to aging equipment and budget cuts.

Poland intercepted a Russian reconnaissance plane over the Baltic Sea and reported dozens of objects crossing from Belarus, raising concerns of a coordinated holiday provocation.

Swedish authorities boarded the Russian vessel Adler, an EU-sanctioned ship, after it reported engine trouble in their waters. The inspection involves multiple agencies amid suspicions of illicit transport.

Estonia has signed a €300 million government-to-government deal to purchase South Korea's Chunmoo MLRS from Hanwha Aerospace, marking K-Defense's second major artillery sale in Eastern Europe.

Analysis: A massive new EU aid package and a US policy shift signal the Ukraine war is entering a new phase focused on a negotiated settlement, not total victory.