European Union
Deterring Russia while preparing to fight without the US has become Europe’s defining challenge, and institutions are struggling to meet it.
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January 21, 2026
Slovakia: Technicolor Culture Wars and Grayscale Economics
Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government is struggling to make the sums add up.
January 20, 2026
Network Fees: A Misguided Idea
Part 1: The European Union will reconsider imposing Network Fees on mostly American platforms. It's an ill-advised approach.
January 15, 2026
Europe’s Tech Still Packs a Punch
The US plays geopolitical hardball in tech, logically convinced of its dominance. But Europe has more leverage than many may realize.
January 15, 2026
Wartime Assistance to Ukraine: The Successes, Failures, and Future Prospects of US and EU Support Models
At the start of 2026, Ukraine finds itself in a precarious position, making it all the more critical to secure the flow of assistance and support to the country.
January 14, 2026
Romania Makes Itself Indispensable to NATO
A new NATO logistics hub in Romania will boost weapons transfers to Kyiv and signals a growing role for Bucharest in the alliance.
January 14, 2026
Africa Still Matters — An EU Opportunity
With an absent US, the EU has a great opportunity to strengthen a vital partnership and prove itself a serious global contender.
January 9, 2026
Vučić Hangs on and Hopes for Better Days
Serbia’s administration suffered severe setbacks in 2025. There’s no immediate prospect of any improvement.
January 9, 2026
Greenland, Venezuela, and Europe’s Year of Pain
US President Donald Trump’s action in Venezuela and desire to annex Greenland underline the urgent need for Europe to stand on its own two feet. Can it?
December 19, 2025
EU Privacy Makeover: No Surgery, Just Lipstick
Europe’s simplification campaign aims to streamline its GDPR privacy regulation. The changes are useful, though far from a radical overhaul.