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Mario Draghi

Italians Turn Their Backs on Putin (And His Sympathizers)

The war in Ukraine has discredited Italian anti-Americanism.

Pratik ChougulePratik ChouguleMarch 31, 2022April 25, 2022
Kamala Harris Joe Biden

Biden Did Not End Trump’s Trade War with Europe

The new president replaces aluminum and steel tariffs with a convoluted system of quotas.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 23, 2021April 20, 2022
Varenna Italy jets

European Defense: If Not Now, When?

How many more “wake-up calls” do we need?

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 22, 2021November 28, 2021
Joe Biden

Biden’s Foreign Policy Begins at Home

The new president’s diplomacy will be shaped by domestic priorities.

Marnix MiddelburgMarnix MiddelburgJanuary 30, 2021December 1, 2021
Nguyễn Phú Trọng Joe Biden

What Biden’s Victory Means for the World

The Democrat would rehabilitate multilateralism, but Senate Republicans could block ambitious proposals.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 8, 2020November 24, 2021
Donald Trump Emmanuel Macron

What’s at Stake for Europe in America’s Election

Agriculture, China, the environment, technology, trade and security.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 3, 2020November 12, 2021
Angela Merkel Donald Trump

Why Many Germans Hope Trump Will Lose

The once-special partnership between Germany and the United States has sunk to a postwar low.

Tilman PradtTilman PradtNovember 3, 2020November 12, 2021
Theresa May Donald Trump

British Conservatives Shouldn’t Root for Trump

What has the Republican done for the United Kingdom in the last four years?

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 12, 2020November 27, 2021
American transport aircraft Germany

Why Germany “Deserves” American Troops

They’re there to keep America, not just Germany, safe.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 22, 2020November 13, 2021
Nicos Anastasiades Mette Frederiksen

Cyprus Votes Against EU Trade Deal with Canada

Lawmakers argue the treaty does not protect their national cheese.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 5, 2020December 1, 2021
American transport aircraft Germany

Pulling American Troops Out of Germany Is Another Gift to Putin

Trump punishes Germany and gives Russia another win.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 30, 2020November 21, 2021
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle

When Will Europe Finally Take Its Defense Seriously?

The withdrawal of 9,500 American soldiers from Germany should be a wake-up call.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 17, 2020November 28, 2021
Donald Trump Vladimir Putin

Trump Once Again Throws Europe Under the Bus

Withdrawing from the Open Skies Treaty could lead to another arms race in Europe.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 27, 2020November 21, 2021
Donald Trump Angela Merkel

Nord Stream Sanctions Are No Way to Treat European Allies

The United States should help Europe become less dependent on Russian gas.

Nemanja PopovicNemanja PopovićDecember 19, 2019November 12, 2021
Jens Stoltenberg Donald Trump Theresa May

British “Patriots” Kowtow to Trump

So much for British sovereignty.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 10, 2019November 15, 2021

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