Ukraine War Gives European Defense Union New Urgency
Countries had already been spooked by Donald Trump’s verbal attacks on NATO.
Geopolitics
Germany Admits Failure of Ostpolitik 2.0
It was about time.
Putin Invades Ukraine. How Far Will He Go?
The scale of the invasion suggests his goal may be to overthrow Ukraine’s pro-Western government.
Finlandization Is Not an Option for Ukraine
Neutrality is neither acceptable to Ukrainians nor enough for Vladimir Putin.
Don’t Fall for Putin’s Propaganda About Ukraine
Ukrainians must decide their own future.
European Defense: If Not Now, When?
How many more “wake-up calls” do we need?
EU Must Send Strong Message to Belarus — And Russia
There are still rules to be followed in international relations.
Trump’s Geopolitical Madness
The American claims to be clear-eyed about China, but he ignores the lessons of history.
Why Europe Needs Its Own Army
A joint defense force would give Europeans independence from the United States.
Turkey Lashes Out at Allies in Mediterranean Border Dispute
Cyprus and Greece are backed by America and France.
Why Germany “Deserves” American Troops
They’re there to keep America, not just Germany, safe.
France Deploys Warships as Tensions with Turkey Rise
Turkey claims waters in which Greek Cyprus is drilling for natural gas.
Pulling American Troops Out of Germany Is Another Gift to Putin
Trump punishes Germany and gives Russia another win.
Sino-American Rift Gives Russia an Opening
Russia is keen to deepen its relationship with China, even if it is the weaker party.
Trump Once Again Throws Europe Under the Bus
Withdrawing from the Open Skies Treaty could lead to another arms race in Europe.