World · 16 February 2026
Deep transatlantic tensions and global security risks highlighted at Munich Security Conference
The 62nd Munich Security Conference in Germany brought into sharp focus growing strains in international relations, particularly between the US and European allies, as leaders grapple with mounting global instability. Discussions centred on the future of the transatlantic partnership, challenges to the post-war rules-based order, and ongoing crises such as the war in Ukraine. Participants warned that current geopolitical shifts could reshape global cooperation and security frameworks in the years ahead.
Reported by The Japan Times · How we write briefs