Bangladesh, Feb. 15 -- At the Munich Security Conference on February 14, US Vice President JD Vance delivered a scathing critique of European leadership, accusing the EUs political elites of fearing their own voters and suppressing free speech under the pretext of combating so-called “disinformation.” His remarks, which challenged the EUs handling of democratic values, sparked controversy across the Atlantic and earned praise from President Donald Trump, who called Vances speech “brilliant.”

Addressing a gathering of global policymakers and security officials in Munich, Vance declared that the greatest threat to Europe was not foreign adversaries such as Russia or China, but rather a deepening crisis within its ow...