New Atlanticism

Trump’s Ukrainegate could help Ukraine

The US president's impeachment process ensures Ukraine stays on the radar of Americans – and this may work to Ukraine's advantage

Polish WWII anniversary highlights transatlantic rifts

A hurricane has forced the US president to cancel his state visit to Poland to mark a dark day in history — but that won’t hide the damage he has done to US-German-Polish relations.    

The case for a sovereign Europe

The EU's lack of sovereignty is becoming a threat. Against the Trump administration and in the face of emerging economic and technological markets, the EU risks lagging behind.

Salvini goes global

Matteo Salvini’s enthusiasm for Trump did not win him a meeting with the president; and his Washington visit this week may undermine Italy in Europe

Germany and the crisis of Atlanticism

With the US opting out of its traditional European role, the “German question” has returned. And European leaders will need to make sacrifices if they are to address it.

NATO at 70: Celebration and introspection

As NATO enters its eighth decade, it looks back on an impressive history of durability – and ahead to the challenge of wavering US commitment.