Europe’s Fiscal Conundrum
The continent is facing challenges on many fronts and needs to improve its strategic capability. But where can the money for this come from?
What Europe Thinks … About the Transatlantic Partnership
The first Trump presidency caused views of the United States to deteriorate in Europe. It’s not a given that history will repeat itself, while Europeans are looking elsewhere, too.
Why Trump’s America Offers a Silver Lining for Europe
For decades, it has been easier for Berlin to invoke American power than to compromise with its continental neighbors. This has always been a risky bet. Trumpism will force Germany back into Europe—to its benefit.
The Other Transatlantic Alliance
Challenges to the liberal West are no longer limited to Russia and China. Within the West, a new generation of transatlantic right-wing populists are networking and looking to attack the establishment, as developments in France show.
The Underwater Battlefield: Protecting Submarine Critical Infrastructure
Submarine critical infrastructure is vital for Europe’s data and energy needs and is vulnerable to attacks. European policymakers are faced with the triple challenge of attribution, deterrence, and resilience.
A Touch of Trumpism Reaches Germany’s Election Campaign
Elon Musk has been trolling Germany’s parliamentary election campaign during the holidays. His AI-supported interventions are unlikely to have much effect, but they remind the country that it needs new ideas—which so far are lacking.
How Europe Should Deal with Trump’s Oligarch-in-Chief
As Donald Trump takes office again, tech billionaire Elon Musk will go from speaking for six companies to speaking for a $27 trillion economy. In response, Europe needs to concentrate on accumulating tech power.
“The Status Quo Is History”
Donald Trump’s re-election speaks of the definite end of the globalization consensus in the United States. It also represents a tectonic shift in US foreign policy, says Emily Haber, Germany’s ambassador to Washington during the first Trump administration.
Russia’s Axis of Autocrats
As Russia continues its advances in Ukraine, China, Iran, and North Korea are playing increasingly pivotal roles in supporting Putin’s war and undermining Western sanctions.
Macron vs. the Extremists’ Nihilism
The far right and the far left want to throw France into chaos to force President Emmanuel Macron to resign. But they are unlikely to get their way, at least for now.
Germany Needs to Move Beyond Black-and-White Thinking on Escalation Risks
German politicians need to conduct a more nuanced debate about the risks that Russia might opt for more escalation over the West's support for Ukraine. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his political rival Friedrich Merz should address their blind spots.
The Indo-Pacific and its Emergence as a Global Powerhouse
Power politics, fear of war, world trade, and booming economies: The Indo-Pacific is increasingly becoming a global powerhouse. The strategic constellation of the greater region is conflict-laden—and a major challenge for Europe.