The Political Scene | The New Yorker How Trump Brought Us to a “Rupture in the World Order”
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Jan 23, 2026 Carl Bildt, former Swedish prime minister and seasoned European diplomat, weighs in on how Trump's rhetoric has shaken transatlantic ties. He discusses the Greenland flap, NATO strains, and why Europe may need to act more independently. Short, sharp takes on alliance durability and shifting geopolitical calculations.
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Transatlantic Trust Has Fractured
- Trump's Greenland gambit exposed a widening transatlantic perception gap about U.S. leadership.
- European leaders now see the United States as unpredictable and partially unreliable, Carl Bildt said.
Deer In Headlights From European Analysts
- Evan Osnos described meeting European analysts who had 'deer in the headlights' expressions after visiting Washington.
- He used their reaction to illustrate deep dissonance between U.S. and European perceptions.
Europe Should 'De-Risk' Its U.S. Dependence
- Carl Bildt argued Europe must 'de-risk' its relationship with the United States because Washington is unpredictable.
- He stressed Europe should avoid a break but prepare for reduced U.S. engagement in NATO.
