The era of Donald Trump in America has changed world politics. The US wants to take less responsibility for world security. This is now US policy. Europe must act more on its own.
Previously, the US saw itself as responsible for world order. But now this has changed. The US focuses more on its own interests and expects more responsibility from its allies. Europe must take more responsibility for its own security.
The relationship between the US and Europe has changed. The US is not ending alliances but wants allies to take more responsibility for their own security. This is an interest-based approach.
Europe must find its own way to maintain security. Northern European countries have already moved in this direction. For example, the Nordic countries, the Baltic states, and Poland are taking security seriously.
NATO continues to function, but European countries must invest more in their defense capabilities. If Europe does not strengthen its defense, greater threats may arise in the future.
For Estonia, it is important to maintain alliance relations with both the US and Europe. If US and European interests do not align, Estonia must decide based on its own interests. For example, if the US recognizes Russian-occupied territories, Estonia cannot accept this.
Currently, the war in Ukraine is central. Russia is not ready to make peace without Ukraine's surrender. Europe must continue to pressure Russia and support Ukraine.