Ukrainians warn their Western allies: “Putin is at war with you, too.”
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Posted inForeign Policy
The French Rejection
Why Emmanuel Macron can’t convince his voters to rearm.
Posted inForeign Policy
The U.S.-Europe Rift: How Trump’s Iran War is Making it Worse
From threatening Denmark to belittling NATO, Trump has strained the alliance, but his affronts—including berating allies for not joining his Persian Gulf adventure—are speeding a European future without American leadership.
Posted inEconomy
Follow the Money: Why Trump Pulled Back From Invading Greenland
White House officials understood that an economic and financial meltdown would follow any military seizure of Denmark’s territory.
Posted inForeign Policy
As Trump’s Greenland Threat Grows, Europe Begins to Find Its Voice
Trump appeasers are being challenged by reformers who take a tougher stand with the rogue American president.
Posted inRussia’s War on Ukraine
Can Europe Turn Tough Talk on Russia into Action?
Facing the Russian threat with less help from America, the continent forges closer ties to beef up defense.
Posted inRussia’s War on Ukraine
At NATO Summit, Allies Avoid Tensions with Trump
As they meet at the Hague, NATO members know they’re years away from going it alone on defense without America and are working to prevent Trump from quitting the alliance.
Posted inPolitics
The Disinformation Is Coming From Inside the House
Combatting information warfare is challenging. The EU offers some instructive lessons.
Posted inRussia’s War on Ukraine
Europe’s Rude Awakening
Even with the announcement about resuming military aid to Kyiv, Trump’s abandonment of Ukraine has Europe vowing strategic autonomy, but ending its military dependence on Washington won’t be easy.
Posted inRussia’s War on Ukraine
How Ukraine Can Survive Without America
The European Union has the means to stop Russian aggression—if it has the will
