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Hu Zichen, a research associate at the Oxford Global Society, says the 2026 Munich Security Conference looked at reclaiming Europe's strategic autonomy and reflects the deep-seated tensions in U.S.–EU relations. She noted that while Europe continuously emphasizes unity and integration, it remains unable to shake off its dependence on the U.S. She also said that many of the conference's discussions resembled political mobilization to maintain NATO, and the outlook for global cooperation appeared bleak. #GoodPoint
Hu Zichen, a research associate at the Oxford Global Society, says the 2026 Munich Security Conference looked at reclaiming Europe's strategic autonomy and reflects the deep-seated tensions in U.S.–EU relations. She noted that while Europe continuously emphasizes unity and integration, it remains unable to shake off its dependence on the U.S. She also said that many of the conference's discussions resembled political mobilization to maintain NATO, and the outlook for global cooperation appeared bleak. #GoodPoint