Transatlantic tensions set the tone at the 62nd Munich Security Conference, which opened on February 13 in Germany for a three-day session. The conference's annual report warned of a new era of "wrecking‑ball politics." Why are US policy shifts rattling Europe—and how will Europe respond? What signals did China send at the conference? Follow People's Daily reporter Lily for an inside look at the debates shaping global security in 2026. (Produced by He Jieqiong, Lin Rui, Di Jingyuan and Ni Tao; Cover photo by Chu Chu; Interns Jia Xinyang, Wan Peixin, Ma Junbang and Sun Yuqing also contributed to the video)