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Europe Considers Excluding U.S. from Munich Summit Talks

2/11/2026

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European nations may exclude the United States from discussions at a Munich summit due to concerns about U.S. leadership, Colonel Robert Hamlin warns.
He argues NATO members and world leaders are wary of Donald Trump after his controversial attempts to control Greenland.
European leaders may reduce reliance on the United States and seek economic and strategic alternatives while keeping the door open for future cooperation if American leadership changes.

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European nations may exclude the United States from discussions at a Munich summit due to concerns about U.S. leadership, Colonel Robert Hamlin warns.
He argues NATO members and world leaders are wary of Donald Trump after his controversial attempts to control Greenland.
European leaders may reduce reliance on the United States and seek economic and strategic alternatives while keeping the door open for future cooperation if American leadership changes.