How would Trump and Harris handle the Russia-Ukraine war?
Ukraine and its war with Russia have become a central and controversial topic in the 2024 U.S. presidential…
Why a ceasefire holds little appeal for Zelenskyy
The February 28 Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy broke down following…
Germany Seeks Trump Tariff Agreement Extension as Deadline Looms
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Sunday that he is working intensively with European leaders to prevent the…
Prosperity and power: Trump’s selective US-Africa summit and the race with China
Introduction In his first major diplomatic move with Africa during his return to the White House, President Trump…
How will AI influence US-China relations in the next 5 years?
There is a lot of discussion in Washington and Beijing about the implications of the artificial intelligence (AI)…
Germany’s Chancellor Merz goes to Washington
On June 5, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House for the…
How must Europe reorganize its conventional defense?
The transatlantic security relationship today is shaped by the ambition to shift the burden of defense from the…
How can Europe defend Ukraine?
The Trump administration now acknowledges that it is unlikely to secure a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and…
What South Korea’s presidential election means for the US-Korea alliance
On June 3, South Koreans elected Lee Jae-myung of the progressive Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) as their…
Are America’s alliances a source of strength or a burden as it competes with China?
As the Trump administration surpasses 100 days in office, President Donald Trump’s approach to allies and partners around…