British Hope for Trade Deal But Worry About “America First”
The United Kingdom could find itself slipping into a gap between a less effective NATO and a tighter EU.
Transatlantic Relations
Trump Could Dismantle Western International Institutions
An America led by Donald Trump could pull out of trade deals and leave Europe to fend for itself.
World Comes to Terms with Shock Trump Victory
Reaction to Donald Trump’s victory ranges from panic to glee.
Baltic States Have Most to Fear from Trump Victory
The three Baltic republics rely on the NATO security commitment Donald Trump has called into question.
Germans Horrified Trump Got This Far
There is little sympathy for the Republican presidential candidate in the land of his grandfather.
Dutch Support Clinton, Hear Echoes of Own Populist in Trump
The socially liberal Dutch are more sympathetic to Democrats.
The Politics of Wallonia’s Resistance to Canada Trade Deal
Socialist lawmakers in the south of Belgium oppose a treaty that is supported by the right-wing national government.
Gabriel Sacrifices TTIP to Save Trade Deal with Canada
The German hopes to save a treaty with Canada by pulling the plug on trade talks with America.
Britain to the Back of the Queue? Maybe Not
Perhaps America and Britain could use a doomed transatlantic trade pact as a template for their own treaty?
Republicans Are In No Position to Criticize Obama on Europe
Barack Obama’s European policy hasn’t been spotless, but Republicans have no credibility here.
You’re So Vain: Americans and Britain’s EU Referendum
Britain’s decision to leave the EU had little to do with the United States.
Germany’s Gabriel Pours Cold Water on Trade Deal
If even the Social Democrats can’t get behind the pact, there is little hope of completing it.
Walloons Could Block Canada Trade Pact
Left-wing opponents of the treaty are the majority in Belgium’s French-speaking south.
Time “Not On Our Side” in Trade Talks: Obama
The American president calls for progress in trade negotiations before politics get in the way.
Calling Europeans “Free Riders” Not Entirely Fair
Europe is starting to take more security responsibility after decades of being kept down by the United States.