Eurotopics.net

After the US Navy attacked several boats allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean, US President Trump has now announced plans to combat drug smugglers on land as well, and has authorised CIA covert operations in Venezuela. As the US strengthens its military presence in the region, Venezuela has appealed to the UN Security Council for support. European media see the Maduro regime as the real target of the operations.

With wars raging in the Middle East and Ukraine and new power constellations emerging, all eyes are on the US as a military superpower. Commentators examine how Europe should position itself on the world stage.