Europe Inside Out

Is Russia Already at War with Europe?

From severed undersea cables to explosive-laden drones over a German airport runway and a Romanian gas field, Russia’s attacks on European NATO countries have escalated i

Why Is the U.S. Restricting Access to Frontier AI?

The U.S. decision to restrict access to some of Anthropic's latest AI models over national security concerns directly affects EU-U.S. cooperation in cyberspace.  Rym Mom

Can Europe Rival the United States and China?

Europe is stuck between the United States’ market-driven dynamism and China’s state-led industrial strategy. Rosa Balfour, Noah Barkin, and Anu Bradford debate whether E

Will Europe Ever Stand Up to Trump?

Since U.S. President Donald Trump has returned to the White House, several crises have affected the transatlantic relationship. Rym Momtaz, Rosa Balfour, and Stefan Lehn

Can France Be Europe’s Nuclear Deterrent?

Emmanuel Macron's updated French nuclear doctrine represents an unprecedented effort by Paris to coordinate with European partners as U.S. security commitments decline.

Is the Radical Right a Threat to Europe?

With key elections approaching across Europe, radical-right parties are poised to maintain and even expand their political influence. Rosa Balfour, Catherine Fieschi, an

What Is Europe Sacrificing in the Iran War?

The Iranian nuclear deal was the last issue where Europe could realistically claim to have diplomatic influence. Rym Momtaz, Pierre Vimont, and Maha Yahya debate whether

Will Enlargement Make Europe Stronger?

The EU and its member states are weighing the costs and benefits of offering Ukraine a fast-track accession process, while also considering how to manage relations with o

Is 2026 a Turning Point for Armenia and Azerbaijan?

The peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, initialed in August 2025, represents a major turning point for the South Caucasus. Thomas de Waal, Zaur Shiriyev, and Areg

Can Europe Ever Trust the United States Again?

The Trump administration has repeatedly signaled its rejection of the values that have long underpinned EU-U.S. relations. Rosa Balfour, Jan Techau, and Nathalie Tocci a

Is Europe Ready for AI-Driven War?

AI-powered technologies are transforming the nature of warfare, with profound implications for European security and the EU’s regulatory framework. Thomas de Waal, Raluc

Is Britain Becoming More Like Europe?

Despite Labour’s landslide victory in last year’s general election, support for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is now sharply eroding. Thomas de Waal, Peter Kellner

Is Europe Ready to Be Geopolitical?

Between high-level reports, bold statements, and internal negotiation, Europe struggles to outline a cohesive geostrategic vision for its place in the world.  Sophia Bes

The Elusive Road to Peace in Gaza

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas seems to be holding, but much work will need to be done before it can transform into a lasting peace. Rym Momtaz, Pierre Vimont, a

Europe’s Place on the Global Chessboard

The EU-U.S. trade deal concluded in July and the EU-China summit held the same month highlighted Europe’s weakening position on the global chessboard.  Rym Momtaz, Rosa

Can Europe Cooperate with Trump on Climate Action?

U.S. President Donald Trump perceives climate change not as an environmental crisis but as a geostrategic opportunity.  Rym Momtaz sat down with Olivia Lazard and Milo M

Can Turkey and Armenia Normalize Relations?

Relations between Turkey and Armenia remain frozen, largely because of Azerbaijan’s influence over Ankara and a lack of sustained Western diplomatic engagement.  Rym Mom

How AI Is Reshaping the Global Order

As transatlantic tensions over technology and AI regulation intensify, emerging powers like China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates are seeking to assert their

Can Europe Keep Democracy Alive?

One of the Trump administration’s first moves has been the dismantling of USAID, an agency that has been critical for international development and democracy promotion.

Can Europe Step Up for Ukraine?

After three years of war on its soil, Ukraine is grappling with manpower shortages and increasingly uncertain Western military support in the face of Russia’s continued a