*Europe’s Indo-Pacific Dilemma: Engagement by Necessity, Not Choice* In a world grappling with a second Trump presidency, Europe’s defence posture in the Indo-Pacific is under renewed scrutiny. The June 2025 report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), More or Less? European Defence Engagement in the Indo-Pacific in the Second Trump Administration, underscores the complex balancing act European powers now face: recalibrating their strategic compass amid a waning U.S. security umbrella, a protracted war in Ukraine, and the growing shadow of China’s assertiveness. 🔗 https://stratnewsglobal.com/world-news/europes-indo-pacific-dilemma-engagement-by-necessity-not-choice