Two recent incidents have underlined Europe’s lack of strategic direction. They confirm that, when it comes to crises, Europeans still do not see the merits of pulling together.
European governments have settled into a long-term attitude of irresponsibility for the stability of their continent. Europe’s leaders need to break out of their lethargy.
The scandal ensnaring Germany’s defense minister is damaging Merkel. But it shows that Germany has come further along the path of military modernization than one might think.
Every week leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.
A year and a half after NATO’s intervention in Libya, the security situation is miserable. In its own interest, Europe needs to help address this problem.
Every week leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.
True sovereignty for a European nation today means enabling Europe to defend its strategic interests. That should be the logic behind pooling and sharing military assets.
Europe has a vital interest in encouraging good relations among countries in the Middle East, in particular between Turkey and Israel.
France’s economic woes will seriously affect Europe’s ability to conduct military missions. Europeans should face up to that new reality.
As the Egyptian economy continues to deteriorate and public dissatisfaction with President Morsi grows, rumors are spreading that the military is preparing a coup d’état.
A recent Chinese survey suggests that a genuine EU-China partnership will require the EU to develop an independent foreign policy that does not pander to U.S. interests.
Every week leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.
NATO too should pivot toward Asia—not as a military player, but as an alliance of democracies that has much to offer like-minded countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Like the creatures in the movie Gremlins, the Syrian militias need to be handled with care lest they become uncontrollable. Otherwise they will wreak havoc in post-Assad Syria.
Every week leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.
Many Europeans have demanded the end of U.S. interference in the world. They might now get their wish—and regret it. Yet this might be the wake-up call that Europe needs.
Two years into the Syrian conflict, the United States and Russia are realizing that it is unlikely to end with a clear victory for either side. They must now push for peace talks.
Every week leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.
Whatever the costs to democracy and transparency, Russia is fighting hard to retain its influence in Eastern Europe by controlling the energy sector. The nexus between energy and corruption needs to be broken.
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