The Monocle Daily The Munich Security Conference begins. Plus: week one of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina
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Feb 13, 2026 
Andrew Muller, satirical weekly commentator. Julia Jen, security analyst focused on Ukraine. Carlotta Rebello, on-the-ground correspondent at Munich. They cover the Munich Security Conference mood and transatlantic defence debates. They explore Ukraine’s battlefield tech and tactics. They report lively scenes, protests and sponsorship angles from week one of the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
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Rewriting The Transatlantic Compact
- Europe's leaders are reconsidering the transatlantic order and asking what a renewed partnership with the US should look like.
- Carlotta Rebello says Europe must build its defence industry while keeping ties to the United States.
Climate Leadership Vacuum Risks Geopolitical Gains
- The US absence from climate diplomacy widens space for rivals like China to assert influence, speakers warned in Munich.
- Gavin Newsom framed US administration changes as temporary and urged faith in eventual re-engagement.
Invite Diverse Sectors To Security Talks
- Bring diverse sectors together to solve security and innovation challenges rather than siloed discussions.
- Monocle's event paired government, academia, sports and industry to push cross‑sector solutions, Carlotta said.