BONUS In Brief: Vibes Out of Munich

Summary

The episode dissects the 62nd Munich Security Conference, highlighting Europe’s push for strategic autonomy, lingering reliance on the U.S., and a shared sense that the post‑World War II liberal order is eroding. Guests note France’s view that autonomy is a strategic necessity and point to growing Franco‑German tensions over defence cooperation, with Germany still favoring the trans‑Atlantic bond. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech reassured some but alarmed others by implicitly critiquing Europe’s current norms. The discussion weaves together perspectives from France, Germany, the UK and Poland to map the shifting security landscape.