European officials knew the president’s win would threaten the fundamental precepts of the post-World War II order. But the speed at which it is unraveling has created a crisis of enormous proportions.

The US is likely to maintain its commitment to NATO, though it may reduce its troop presence in Europe as its priorities shift to the Indo-Pacific region, a top alliance official said.

Europe wants to have a place at the table. Well, I told them, fight yourself a way to the table by coming up with concrete proposals,” said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.