Europe is undergoing a major strategic reset—ramping up defence spending, strengthening cybersecurity, and prioritising economic security amid shifting global power dynamics. In this exclusive conversation, Lithuania’s Foreign Secretary explains how a reduced US role under President Donald Trump has forced Europe to rethink its security architecture and global partnerships.
As European Commission Chief Ursula Von Der Leyen is set to be India’s Chief Guest for Republic Day 2026, India has emerged as a critical partner, particularly in trade, technology, and the broader Indo-Pacific strategy. The discussion also addresses the complexities shaping India–Europe relations, including differing perspectives on Russia and the war in Ukraine.
From NATO’s future to Europe’s economic resilience and the growing importance of the Indo-Pacific, this interview offers rare insights into how smaller European states like Lithuania view the changing global order—and why New Delhi is increasingly central to Europe’s strategic calculations.
Watch this in-depth conversation with Consulting Editor Swasti Rao on Worldview with Swasti, exclusively on ThePrint.
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