Afghanistan, AUKUS, and Albion
Forget about the UK’s soul searching about Afghanistan—to the EU’s surprise, AUKUS seems to show that Global Britain can deliver. This raises tricky questions for European defense.
Learning the Tough Lessons of Vaccine Geopolitics
Within a few weeks the EU will have vaccinated the same share of its population as the United States and the United Kingdom. But Brussels will not forget the vaccine-hoarding behavior of the EU’s Western allies.
The Invisible Battle for Russia’s Future
There are homegrown democrats in Russia who do not automatically sympathize with the West. They rarely make the headlines, but they could be instrumental in leading the country to change from the top.
A Daunting Agenda for Brexit Britain
The United Kingdom finally has its Brexit deal but the real challenges lie ahead, both at home and abroad.
Angela Merkel's Final Year
Angela Merkel is entering the last lap of her chancellorship. When she leaves office, she will have spent 16 years at the helm of Europe’s most powerful country, yet her legacy remains strangely elusive.