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Why Germany Fears Trump’s NATO Demands

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Why Germany Fears Trump’s NATO Demands
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, his wife Usha Vance and their children walk down the stairs after landing at Munich International Airport, Germany, on Feb. 13, 2025, one day before the start of the Munich Security Conference. Tobias Schwarz/AFP via Getty Images
Joseph Yizheng Lian
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At the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14, Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech criticizing European leaders for retreating from their shared fundamental values, particularly concerning free speech and immigration policies.

Joseph Yizheng Lian
Joseph Yizheng Lian
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Professor Lian was born and raised in Hong Kong. He obtained his B.A. in mathematics from Carleton College and his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Minnesota. Lian has published extensively in academic and professional publications, and among his many books is a travelogue of his round-Taiwan cycling trip.