What Europe’s base towns lose if U.S. troops leave
In Europe, American power has become part of ordinary life. It sits in air bases, barracks and command…
Beyond the American Umbrella: Europe’s Turn to Forward Deterrence — Global Security Review
Published: 20 May 2026 In his “Ile Longue” speech on March 2, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered…
EU Commission plans new squeeze on Chinese trade – POLITICO
The push would also accelerate work on a so-called overcapacity instrument to deal with state-subsidized firms producing vast…
Spanish deputy leader slams Merz for his deference to Trump – POLITICO
Merz has been under fire since clamming up during a March 3 press conference at the White House…
Berlin urges Paris to boost defense spending by cutting other costs – POLITICO
“[Macron] repeatedly and correctly speaks of our pursuit of European sovereignty,” Wadephul told German public radio in an…
Rubio offers conditional solidarity to Europe at Munich
2 This author has been watching Munich long enough to recognise the mood before the speeches even begin.…
France’s Macron hammers message of European strength – POLITICO
Europe needs to rebuild a new defense architecture, and that includes nuclear deterrence, especially now that the New…
Europe’s autonomy push exposes old fault lines – POLITICO
While the meeting is not expected to produce binding commitments, it will set a broad political direction for…
Opinion | How the India-EU trade agreement undermines US economic coercion
The India–EU trade agreement marks a significant moment in the development of the global political economy. Described by…
India’s pivot to Europe or Europe’s reality check?
5 The initial years of Cold War saw blocs, alliances and pacts. The 70s and 80s saw treaties…