社评：新一年慕安会，欧洲该变一变了

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming Munich Security Conference highlights the deepening rift in transatlantic relations, with the U.S. perceived as increasingly unilateral and less committed to maintaining the international order that once prioritized European interests [1][2]. Group 1: U.S. Influence and European Response - The Munich Security Report indicates that many countries, including G7 members, believe that the global risks posed by the U.S. have worsened compared to last year [1]. - Europe, despite its significant economic presence and the euro being the second-largest reserve currency, struggles to protect its interests against U.S. unilateralism and bullying [2]. - The reliance on NATO for security, once a comfort zone for Europe, is now viewed as a risk zone due to the unpredictability of the U.S. [2]. Group 2: Strategic Autonomy and Global Governance - The underlying logic of U.S. foreign policy has shifted, undermining the three pillars of transatlantic relations: security, trade, and shared Western identity [3]. - Europe must transition from passive dependence to proactive shaping of its role in global governance, demonstrating strategic clarity and courage [3]. - The need for Europe to assert itself as an equal, autonomous, and responsible global player is emphasized, moving away from being a secondary partner to the U.S. [4].