President Donald Trump is promoting a new division of labor for transatlantic security, particularly in the context of Ukraine, where he envisions European allies taking the lead and the U.S. providing support.
This vision was articulated after a series of high-level talks, including an August 18 meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky and a subsequent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump’s model calls for Europe to provide “significant security guarantees” for Ukraine. He has made it clear that while the U.S. will be involved, it will be in a “backup” role, a potentially significant shift in U.S. policy.
This recalibration of regional security roles is happening as Trump also engages Putin on global strategic issues. He revealed an August 15 meeting in Alaska where they discussed the future of nuclear arms control post-Ukraine crisis.
A New Division of Labor: Trump’s Vision for Transatlantic Security
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