Europe is urging the development of broader security partnerships with a wider range of states to help reconstitute the continent’s security order, according to commentary published by Project Syndicate and echoed by the Japan Times. Both pieces argue that, in a global environment marked by shifting and fracturing alliances, Europe’s ability to protect its interests depends increasingly on cooperation beyond traditional partners. The articles contend that expanding security links with additional countries—even relatively smaller states—can become a practical source of leverage and capacity for Europe. They also frame these partnerships as a way to enhance Europe’s ability to respond to threats and developments wherever European interests are at stake, rather than focusing only on regions where Europe already has strong security relationships. The overall message is that building a wider network of security cooperation is viewed as an increasingly important element of Europe’s strategic positioning. Neither source provides specific proposals, countries, or timelines, but both emphasize partnership breadth as a key concept for strengthening Europe’s defensive and strategic options.