World Doesn’t Trust Trump: Allies Lose Faith in American Leadership
Confidence in American leadership has plummeted around the world, most sharply in Europe.
Transatlantic Relations
Russian Gas Pipeline Triggers Transatlantic Spat
Austria and Germany ask the United States not to sanction companies involved in Nord Stream 2.
Donald Trump Ignores All of Zbigniew Brzezinski’s Advice
The strategist recommended strong relations with Europe and predictability in Asia. Trump believes in neither.
Trump Breathes New Life into Franco-German Partnership
The American drives France and Germany closer together.
Merkel’s Call Not to Rely on America: Reckless or Prudent?
It depends on whether you think the election of Donald Trump was an aberration or not.
Trump Is Not the First American Leader to Criticize German Exports
Barack Obama also felt the Germans relied too much on selling goods to other countries.
Trump Hectors NATO Allies at 9/11 Memorial
The American reminds his allies of their military spending commitments at the worst possible moment.
European Military Cooperation Need Not Weaken NATO
European military integration would augment NATO and signal European, in the absence of American, resolve.
Germans Uneasy About Trump’s Attack on Syria
Commentators worry the American acted for the wrong reasons.
What’s Wrong with Trump’s NATO Bill to Germany
The American president mistakes NATO’s 2-percent spending goal for loyalty.
Mattis Alarms NATO by Threatening to “Moderate” Commitment
Donald Trump’s defense chief warns that America might take a step back unless its allies spend more.
As America Turns Inward, Europe and Mexico Double Down on Trade
The EU and Mexico accelerate trade talks at the same time as America turns its back on the world.
Trump’s No Good, Very Bad, Absolutely Stupid Comments on the EU and NATO
Encouraging the continent that produced two world wars to fashion swords from plowshares is a terrible idea.
Trump Lashes Out at Europe, Proposes Nuclear Deal with Russia
The president-elect calls NATO obsolete, says the EU is falling apart, but offers Russia relief from sanctions.
Trump’s European Admirers Are Deluding Themselves
European nationalists see a kindred spirit. They shouldn’t get their hopes up.