European Defense: If Not Now, When?
How many more “wake-up calls” do we need?
Post-American World
We are entering a post-American world, accelerated by President Donald Trump’s disinterest in multilateralism. The post-Cold War era of American hyperpower is giving way to increased interstate competition and the formation of regional blocs.
Trump’s Geopolitical Madness
The American claims to be clear-eyed about China, but he ignores the lessons of history.
Trump’s Withdrawal from Syria Is a Disaster
The president has betrayed America’s friends and sided with its adversaries.
Middle East Allies Are Wrong to Bet on Trump
Israel, Saudi Arabia and Turkey need to plan for the day after Trump.
Russian Missile Treaty Violation Is a Wake-up Call for Europe
Europe may not want a repeat of the Cold War, but it has to come to terms with reality.
Shameless Trump Gives Up America’s Power to Shame
The president doesn’t understand that American power is based on values as well as force.
With German Support, A European Army Looks More Likely
Chancellor Angela Merkel joins France’s call for an EU fighting force.
The Remarkable Thing About Europe Is Not That It Has Problems
It’s that it has been able to muddle through in spite of them.
Transatlantic Relations Take Another Downturn
Europe retaliates against Donald Trump’s aluminum and steel tariffs.
Trump Agrees to Meet Kim, Trans Pacific Partnership Continues Without Him
It would be the first time an American president met with the North Korean dictator.
Four Ways Trump’s Promise to Remake the World Could Pan Out
The possibilities range from essentially cosmetic changes to chaos.
How Worried Is the World About Trump’s Abdication of Leadership?
Parag Khanna and Fred Kaplan disagree.
Trump Accelerates Demise of American World Order
Donald Trump hasn’t ushered in a post-American world yet. Not for lack of trying.
Europe and Japan Finalize Trade Deal
The treaty will create the world’s largest open economic zone.
EU Countries Deepen Military Cooperation Outside NATO
Countries agree to raise defense spending and pool procurement.