A stronger partner: How Europeans can make the most of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council
In this year of elections, Europeans can make progress on numerous fronts with the US by investing in the Trade and Technology Council
Policy Alert
Missing money: Why Europe’s economic security requires a critical technology investment plan
The EU needs to complement defensive economic security measures with a focus on boosting its technological and industrial capacities. For this it needs a bold, security-driven investment plan
Seeing Red: Towards a diplomatic solution to Houthi attacks
The US and UK strike on Houthi targets in Yemen has done little to deter the Iranian-backed group from its attacks in the Red Sea. Europeans should instead launch their own maritime operation, engage in diplomacy, and call for a ceasefire in Gaza
Averting a wider war: Three ways to address the Israel-Hizbullah confrontation
Europeans can act now to help prevent an escalatory cycle in the Middle East and protect key European interests
Talk therapy: Ukraine’s EU accession and the hurdles ahead
It will take creativity from European leaders to expedite Ukraine’s path to EU membership and overcome the challenges that lie ahead
Troubled waters: How Europeans should respond to rising Red Sea tensions
After weeks of attacks on ships in the Red Sea, the Iran-backed Houthi militia has now threatened to target all Israel-bound vessels in retaliation for Israel’s war in Gaza, threatening freedom of navigation and regional security
Hurdles from Hungary: Navigating challenges to Ukraine’s EU accession
Now that the European Commission has opened up accession negotiations for Ukraine, Kyiv should use careful diplomacy to contend with potential opposition from Budapest
Another blow to arms control: Russia’s ‘de-ratification’ of the nuclear test ban treaty
Russia remains a signatory of the nuclear test ban treaty and has not signalled its intention to withdraw, but the Duma’s decision to revoke the ratification sends a worrying signal about Russia’s intentions and the future of arms control
Economics front and centre: Why the US-EU summit matters
The upcoming US-EU summit highlights a sharp improvement in transatlantic relations. It could bring meaningful progress for the EU in three economic areas
How Europeans should respond to the Hamas offensive against Israel
In the aftermath of the brutal assault by Hamas, Europeans need to focus on ensuring the war does not spiral out of control