‘One of the most important messages from the 2026 NATO summit in Ankara is that cooperation no longer depends on a single political actor or that actor’s political will but has evolved into an institution capable of adapting and emerging stronger from any internal disagreements within the alliance.’

‘For the G7 to truly become a group capable of upholding the rules-based order, its members need to strengthen the group’s legitimacy in the eyes of the world. If this transformation can be successful, the G7 could continue to play a leading role.’

‘The Visegrád Cooperation is based on the conviction that, while respecting their national interests and recognizing their shared values, its members can increase the chances of achieving their common goals through coordinated efforts.’

‘The United States no longer wishes to play the role of a “world government” that claims sole responsibility for maintaining the world order…The strategy makes clear that the United States’ partners must take responsibility for their own regions and play a more significant role within the transatlantic alliance system.’

‘The question is not whether the region can grow, but whether its growth will align with a coherent, long-term EU strategy. This requires something in which Europe rarely excels: sustained and structured regional dialogue.’

‘In the long term, the EU must recognize that there has been a shift in American foreign policy thinking…This essentially results in a new order in Europe, which will have far-reaching consequences for Europe’s own strategic position.’

‘Trump has repeatedly stated that acquiring Greenland is critical to US national security. Greenland’s location between Europe and North America, as well as its proximity to the Arctic and the Atlantic Ocean, makes it strategically important from a military and defence perspective, particularly for monitoring the growing military activity of China and Russia in the region.’

‘The rules-based international order fragmenting, uncertainty growing, and conflicts multiplying around the world, this year’s conference is taking place at a fundamental turning point.’