Trump NATO Europe Archives | Washington Monthly

Strategic Swagger: After years of warning that the Europe needs “strategic autonomy,” French President Emmanuel Macron has won the argument abroad—and lost his public at home. Here, Macron during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026.

The French Rejection

by Gillen Tener Martin May 26, 2026May 27, 2026

Why Emmanuel Macron can’t convince his voters to rearm.

Politics Roundtable

Trump Just Gave Putin Everything He Wanted

by The Editors August 18, 2025August 18, 2025