Transatlantic Tensions and the Future of European Power

As Europe approaches a pivotal election in Germany on February 23rd, mounting tensions between the U.S. and Europe take center stage, particularly over negotiations on the Russia-Ukraine war. With shifting global power dynamics, a key question emerges: can Europe rely on the U.S. as it once did? In this episode, Teneo Managing Director Carsten Nickel and WestExec Advisors Principal and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder join host Kevin Kajiwara to examine the evolving transatlantic relationship. As Europe navigates this uncertainty, its leaders face critical decisions on security, sovereignty and alliances. This discussion unpacks what happens when the old geopolitical rules no longer apply and explores the forces shaping the continent’s future.