How the Yugoslav Wars Grew NATO and Subsequently Molded Vladimir Putin
In the 1990s, Europe witnessed one of the most harrowing conflicts since World War II, which involved widespread war crimes, ethnic cleansing, genocide, and...
Trump-Xi’s ‘12 Out of 10’ Meeting Leaves Europe Watching From the Sidelines
President Donald Trump called it a “12 out of 10.” Xi Jinping called it “a new start.” Markets exhaled. But in Brussels, the mood...
Senior EU politician calls for end to bitter conflict causing “immense suffering”
With wars still raging in Ukraine and the Middle East, the two-year-old conflict in Sudan has struggled at times to make the international news...
The Dutch Coalition Puzzle: Scenarios for a New Government
Centrist D66 and the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) are closely competing for the top position in the Dutch election, each currently holding 17% of...
German reunification? Nein
As the establishment political center in Germany clings to power, sociopolitical disunity and profound disaffection have created a new East-West divide.
The elites’ use of...
We must renew our commitment to humanitarian action and norms
This week, legislators from over 120 national parliaments are meeting in Geneva to assess the world’s collective response to humanitarian crises.
Unprecedented rates of armed...
Meloni Warns EU: Use of Russian Assets Must Stay Within Law
As the war in Ukraine grinds on and Western funding fatigue sets in, the European Union is exploring new ways to support Kyiv. The...
NATO Warns: Russia Held Back, But Hybrid Threats Still Loom
NATO’s deterrence efforts appear to be working for now. After Russian drones entered Polish airspace and fighter jets violated Estonia’s skies last month, the...
Meloni’s Three-Year Mark: Stability Over Reform in Italy
Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s first female prime minister, has reached her third year in power a rare milestone in a country known for rapid government...
German Governing Coalition’s Internal Divisions Threaten Reform Agenda
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing challenges in implementing key policies on pensions and military service, raising concerns about political instability in Germany. Merz's...