The ECFR Power Audits
The four power audits show that Europeans, particularly when working together, retain the capacity to cooperate and compete effectively with all these powers. But they also show that, in each case, Europe is failing to do so.
Jeremy Shapiro
Views from the capitals: Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran deal
We asked our national offices to outline how the E3, in cooperation with other EU partners, should respond to the JCPOA pull-out by the US
Will the US and Russia go to war over Syria?
The good news is that neither Washington nor Moscow sees the advantage of a showdown on Syria. The bad news is that the confrontation could still escalate.
Too close for comfort: European geostrategy and the transatlantic alliance
The question for Europe now is whether it needs to de-couple its strategy toward regional great powers from that of the United States
Donald does Davos: The American President goes global
In this week’s episode, Trump takes his “America First” crusade into the very den of globalism: The World Economic Forum in Davos
Lies, damned lies, and National Security Strategies
The NSS desribes a standard Republican foreign policy. But this isn’t a standard presidency.
One less adult in the room
Rex Tillerson received a frosty welcome in Europe last week. But the old continent has not yet formulated a practical response to Trump’s foreign policy.
Three songs about Donald Trump’s trip to Europe
Just because Trump has no strategic purpose in his trip doesn’t mean it can’t have a strategic result
Trump and Europe: The NASCAR Summit?
Regardless of Trump's visit to Europe, serious questions about the Trump administration should persist for Europe
Macron’s Foreign Policy: Claiming the tradition
Macron’s inexperience means he needs to reassure the electorate that he can manage the national security state