Berlin Needs to Offer Itself as a Useful Partner – to Trump or to Harris
As president, Donald Trump openly and consistently questioned the value of the transatlantic alliances. For Europe, the possibility that he might return to the White House at a time of immense security and economic challenges is daunting. Vice President Kamala Harris, in contrast, has underscored the value of US alliances and leadership in her convention speech. Berlin and Europe will need plans and initiative, and none of the options include returning to the 2021 status quo.
