Bangladesh, Feb. 16 -- The past week in US-European relations was marked by a series of important events that underscored the central role Europe plays in US foreign policy. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseths visit to Europe for a NATO meeting in Brussels, Vice President J.D. Vances speech in Paris on artificial intelligence, and a significant prisoner exchange involving the release of an American held by Russia-all highlighted the continuing significance of transatlantic ties. However, the culmination of these events occurred at the Munich Security Conference, where Vance addressed the audience on the future of US-European relations, NATO, and the evolving dynamics with Russia. For those observing closely, these discussions set the tone for th...