The Munich Security Conference, a gathering of global leaders, will see the attendance of members from Germany's far-right AfD party for the first time in years, while Britain's High Court ruled against the government's ban on the protest group Palestine Action. These developments come amidst ongoing discussions about the future of the transatlantic alliance and the complex issue of policing Gaza following the recent conflict.
According to NPR, the Munich Security Conference, which began on February 13, 2026, will host members of the AfD party after a period of exclusion. This marks a significant shift, as the conference typically excludes such figures. Meanwhile, Britain's High Court determined that the government's decision to outlaw Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful, although the ban remains in place pending an appeal.
The transatlantic alliance, a key topic of discussion at the conference, faces scrutiny. U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis, co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate NATO Observer Group, spoke with NPR about the alliance's future. The discussions also include the complex issue of post-conflict governance in Gaza. A U.S. proposal obtained by NPR, titled "Gaza Exit Strategy and the Morning After," recommended setting up Palestinian and international security forces to prevent a security vacuum.
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