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The Transatlantic Fracture – Trump’s "Civilizational" Shift

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The Transatlantic Fracture – Trump’s "Civilizational" Shift

1: The End of an Era

The Munich Security Conference 2026 has confirmed a fundamental break. The U.S. no longer views Europe as a primary strategic partner, but as a "transactional arena" and a civilization in decline. The "America First" doctrine has evolved from mere trade complaints into a full-scale ideological challenge.

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2: "Civilizational Erasure" – The New Rhetoric

The 2025/2026 U.S. National Security Strategy introduces a radical term: "Civilizational Erasure." Washington argues that Europe’s migration policies and "regulatory suffocation" are destroying its identity. This isn't just diplomacy; it’s an American endorsement of European far-right narratives, designed to "cultivate resistance" within the EU.

3: Strategic Autonomy or Survival?

Europe is facing an existential crossroad. With Trump scaling back Ukraine support and threatening tariffs—even eyeing territorial "acquisitions" like Greenland—the EU is forced toward Strategic Autonomy. France and Germany are now pushing for a "European Pillar" in defense that functions independently of U.S. whims.

4: The Pivot to the Western Hemisphere

The U.S. is withdrawing its gaze from the Atlantic. The new "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine prioritizes the Western Hemisphere and border security over European stability. Allies are now classified as "Model Allies" (those who pay) or "Reliable" (those who align with Trump's values).

5: Global Governance in Limbo

As the U.S. abandons its role as the "liberal hegemon," a vacuum is forming. Europe is caught between a transactional Washington, an aggressive Moscow, and a rising Beijing. The "Western Alliance" is no longer a monolith; it is a fragmented collection of states competing for relevance in a post-American order.

The Transatlantic Fracture – Trump’s "Civilizational" Shift | The Observer