Bangladesh, Feb. 18 -- The recently concluded Munich Security Conference (MSC) has laid bare the widening divide between the United States and its European allies, as revealed by its chairman, Christoph Heusgen. Labeling the event a “nightmare” for Washingtons European partners, Heusgen highlighted the stark differences between the Trump administrations stance and the expectations of EU leaders. The conference not only exposed the fragility of transatlantic unity but also underscored the growing uncertainty surrounding the future of Western alliances.

At the heart of the controversy were remarks made by US Vice President JD Vance, who launched a scathing critique of the European Unions governance. Comparing it to the former S...