If Europe wants to strengthen the transatlantic link, it needs to spend more on military capabilities. That would make it a more useful and a more independent partner.
Without Chancellor Angela Merkel making overtures to Turkey, the EU will lose a great opportunity to anchor the country to Europe.
Civil wars are notoriously long and bloody. While both sides in Syria still believe in victory, the international community can only try to contain the worst of the crisis.
Valerie Amos, UN Under Secretary General and Emergency Relief Coordinator, talks to Judy Dempsey about the tragedy unfolding in Syria.
Every week leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the international challenges shaping Europe's role in the world.
The UK Parliament has published a cross-party report on the weaknesses of defense acquisition, which should deeply worry Europe.
A German lawmaker explains why her country is so hesitant to participate in the Mali missions.
Every week leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the international challenges shaping Europe's role in the world.
Europe can take responsibility for policing its part of the world, but attitudes will need to change profoundly.
Conferences like the MSC have become far too big and unwieldy to take away a clear message. But they are still useful.
President Obama wants the issue off his desk, and Iranians say they have no red lines. So can talks begin soon?
The EU’s fading interest in a Common Security and Defense Policy combined with the United States' shift toward Asia might be to NATO’s advantage.
Security experts have finally realized the scope of the threat presented by cyberwarfare and cybercrime. But as of now, there is no clear response.
Russia is stuck in a Cold War mentality, saying "No" to Western efforts to build security in the 21st century.
Europeans worry that in security affairs, the United States will no longer be the willing partner it used to be.
To become a world player, Europe needs to start defining its collective interests.
As David Cameron did not go into defense issues in his speech on Europe, the EU can only hope that France will push the debate forward.
As the case of Mali shows, the EU’s use of soft power all too often lacks ambition, determination, and professionalism.
Every week leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the international challenges shaping Europe's role in the world.
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