Europe
As Trump squeezes, can de Villepin give new backbone to France?
For the former foreign minister, Emmanuel Macron’s equivocation on Iran is a retreat from the Gaullist tradition of French strategic autonomy
March 17, 2026
Europe
Europe
Russia shouldn't get too excited about oil sanctions relief
The Trump administration must make clear that a full easing of economic restrictions will be linked to progress on Ukraine
March 11, 2026
Europe
Is Ukraine peace toast now that the Middle East is on fire?
Trump's war on Iran has left Russia is in the catbird seat while trust regarding Washington's role in the negotiations is at critical lows
March 09, 2026
Europe
France and Germany launch Europe's nuclear Plan B
NATO will still be under the US umbrella, but faith in Washington appears to be wobbling
March 05, 2026
Europe
On Iran, Spain's Sanchez rises above the bowed heads of Europe
The prime minister called Trump's war illegal and is not being bullied into joining operations or making equivocal statements of support
March 05, 2026
Middle East
Europe's weakness on Iran, Gaza has radicalized politics at home
Israeli actions and the continent's complicity in them have destabilized the center, while the far left and far right become stronger
March 04, 2026
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