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…
Can the US and Taiwan advance a shared vision?
These are times of testing for the people of Taiwan. They confront simultaneous challenges domestically, with China, and…
The EU is ‘nastier than China’ – POLITICO
Trump’s comments mark a significant departure from his warm words about the European Commission’s president last week, in…
Germany’s Merz thinks US-UK trade deal is ‘good way forward’ – POLITICO
London and Washington inked an agreement this week to lift some of Trump’s tariffs and expand reciprocal market…
Trump-Ukraine minerals deal gets green light from parliament in Kyiv – POLITICO
Initially, Ukraine wanted Washington to provide security guarantees and new aid in exchange for critical minerals. But the…
How Europe Should Deal With Trump
Europe is at a crossroads. The high-water mark of trans-Atlantic security cooperation is behind us, and the Trump…
Pentagon Fixates on War Over Taiwan
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s China Brief. The highlights this week: The U.S. military prioritizes deterring a conflict over Taiwan,…
Welcoming Philip H. Gordon back to Brookings
Philip H. Gordon joined the Brookings Institution on April 12, 2025, as the Sydney Stein, Jr. Scholar in the…
Is America ready for an era of space warfare?
For technological, political, and practical reasons, space has yet to be weaponized like the other domains of warfare.…
Romania taken off US visa-free travel list – POLITICO
The announcement comes two days before the first round of Romania’s re-do presidential election. U.S. Vice President JD…