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How Draghi and Letta May Help in Dealing With Trump

A strong European commitment to embrace the policy agenda set out by Letta and Draghi will not eliminate all or even most of the tensions between the incoming Trump administration and the European Union.  But the Letta-Draghi agenda will address issues related to trade and security that Donald Trump and his administration find important.

· November 6, 2024
Encompass
Behind the Scenes, Preparations for Russia-Ukraine Negotiations

Despite lofty declarations of support, Ukraine’s main backers are increasingly focused on laying the groundwork for Kyiv’s negotiations with Moscow. Instead of ensuring sustainable security in Europe, the compromises under discussion would embolden Russia and China.

· November 5, 2024
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Europe is Trapped Between Technocracy and Democracy

Europe is so caught between technocracy and politics that it may be unable to address the monumental list of challenges it faces.

· November 4, 2024
Financial Times
Taking the Pulse: Is the European Quad Obsolete?

Last week, the leaders of France, Germany, the UK, and the United States met to discuss support for Ukraine and other security issues. But is this format still relevant and representative of the key actors in today’s geostrategic context?

· October 24, 2024
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As the Extreme Right Marches on, Europe Misses Another Wake-Up Call

Nearly every Western country has seen at least some democratic decline over the past years, and much of it is related to the steady mainstreaming of extremism. However, seeing the ghosts of the past rise to prominence in places like Germany and Austria is of particular concern.

· October 11, 2024
Global Policy
Taking The Pulse: Is China Becoming Germany’s New Dependency?

Germany was one of five EU member states to oppose the introduction of EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. What does this move say about Germany’s and Europe’s strategies toward Beijing?

· October 10, 2024