. The global economy and trade face a complex panorama due to the increase in the cost of natural resources such as oil and natural gas.
The sociopolitical sphere is not exempt from this context either. Relations between the US government and the European countries belonging to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are extremely tense.
President Donald Trump disagrees with the behavior that European nations have taken regarding the conflict with Iran.
In addition, the United States will not, as initially planned, deploy medium-range cruise missiles in Germany this year by . The US plays an important role in the military security of European territory against international threats. After Trump’s decision, this scenario could be in doubt.
NATO tries to mediate
For NATO, the American military presence on the European continent is key. The international organization highly values the capacity for coordination of operations, logistics and rapid response that the White House offers thanks to the , mainly in German territory.
This is why Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General, has tried to be the mediator in this complex situation. This is reported by the German newspaper, through one of its most recent articles. ““The Europeans have understood Donald Trump’s message,” the representative declares, suggesting that the animosity between both parties has already ceased.
Rutte points out that more and more European countries are displacing “essential logistics and support services”, such as mine hunters and demining vessels, “closer to the areas of operations so that they are prepared for the next phase,” concludes.
