Author: Andreas Kluth

As a dual citizen of the U.S. and Germany, I have always taken the trans-Atlantic bond for granted. However, the rift between the United States and Europe is widening, threatening to snap the geopolitical fault line that has long united these two tectonic plates of geopolitics. While the rift may not be visible on the surface, the deepening divide is becoming increasingly apparent in world affairs. European NATO members have historically relied on U.S. military might, skimping on defense spending and frustrating American taxpayers and policymakers. Although some countries are now increasing their defense budgets, it may not be enough…