EVENT | Can Europe Ever Trust the United States Again? 📢 On January 14, 2026, join @nathalietocci.bsky.social & @jantechau.bsky.social for a live debate launching our "Europe Head-to-Head" project, in which we unpack the most pressing questions facing the EU. 👉 carnegieendowment.org/events/2025/...

❔| #TTP: Is the EU Too Weak to Be a Global Player? U.S. President Donald Trump calls the union a decaying group of nations headed by weak leaders. Is Europe able to prove him wrong? carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

U.S. President Donald Trump's claims to have ended eight wars may be debatable, but his #peace efforts raise valid questions. Europe can learn lessons from Washington on how to break the deadlock in protracted conflicts, writes @tomdewaal.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

🆕 | The debate on European nuclear deterrence has intensified, with NATO allies balancing three key aims. They will need to cooperate more deeply to craft a coherent strategy for confronting new threats, argue @sophiabesch.bsky.social & @jamiekwong.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

🎧 | Is Britain Becoming More Like Europe? In this new #EuropeInsideOut episode, @tomdewaal.bsky.social, @peterkellner.bsky.social, & Anne McElvoy discuss the state of British politics and what it means for EU-UK relations. Listen now 👉 europe-inside-out.simplecast.com/episodes/is-...

NEW | The UAE has become a major investor in the Western Balkans. With enlargement back on the agenda, the EU must ensure that foreign capital meets its governance standards, write @ilirianagjoni.bsky.social, Iva Čukić, Alba Çela, & Aleksandër Trajçe. carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

The Trump administration has slammed EU policies, which it claims are undermining Europe's identity. The stark language of the new U.S. security strategy helps Europeans to recognize new realities and to devise their own response, writes Judy Dempsey. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

❔| #TTP: Should Europe Negotiate with Russia? By negotiating with the Kremlin, the Trump administration has broken the taboo on diplomacy with Russia. With Ukrainian and European security at stake, is it time to talk to Moscow? 7️⃣ experts give their takes ⤵️ carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

Sidelined by the latest U.S. initiative on Ukraine, the EU must set out its own strategic vision for Kyiv and the entire continent's security order. Brussels needs to confront the reality check imposed by the present negotiations, argues Pierre Vimont. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

🆕 The EU’s engagement with the rest of the world has become increasingly uneven. To chase the #GlobalEurope ambition, the European Commission must leverage funds & diplomatic tools to play a greater role in international affairs, argues Francesco Siccardi. carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

Turkey is positioning itself as a key player in a postwar reassurance force for Ukraine, especially in the Black Sea. But Ankara’s relationships with Moscow and Washington mean it faces a tough choice, says @iacoskun.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

The EU finds itself on the sidelines as Ukraine tries to salvage something from a messy peace plan. It will fall on Kyiv and Brussels to ensure that no negotiated ceasefire leaves the door open to renewed Russian attack, argues @gwendolynsasse.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

❔| #TTP: Are Europe’s New Asylum Policies a Betrayal of its Values? Hard-line approaches to migration are being proposed even by parties that traditionally hold liberal views. But does the shift break with Europe’s fundamentals? Nine experts give their takes ⤵️ carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

With U.S. aid largely discontinued, European leaders have no choice but to unlock Russia's sovereign assets in order to keep Ukraine afloat. Only a long-term military and financial commitment can help Kyiv prevail, writes Eric Ciaramella. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

🆕 Despite the strategic importance of relations between the EU and the African Union, deep divisions remain between the blocs. At their upcoming summit, both partners should strive to build a mutually beneficial cooperation, writes Marta Martinelli. carnegieendowment.org/posts/2025/1...

Ahead of the 2026 Armenian election, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan faces fierce opposition from Russia and the diaspora. He will need the help of Europe, the United States, and regional neighbours to advance his foreign policy, writes @tomdewaal.bsky.social carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

🎧 | Is Europe Ready to Be Geopolitical? In this new #EuropeInsideOut episode, @sophiabesch.bsky.social, Dan Baer, & @rosabalfour.bsky.social tackle the key questions about the future of Europe. Listen now 👉 europe-inside-out.simplecast.com/episodes/is-...

China plays an increasingly active role in the Kremlin's hybrid war against Europe. The EU must confront this growing China-Russia cooperation, as it poses grave threats to both European security & economic resilience, writes Maksym Beznosiuk. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

Turkey seeks to position itself as a key peacemaker & regional hub in the South Caucasus. To achieve this, Ankara should move beyond nationalist rhetoric toward a more pragmatic, strategic approach rooted in the international legal order, argues Anna Ohanyan. carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

❔| #TTP: Has Europe Given Up its Leadership on Climate Change? ➡️ COP30 takes place amidst increased pessimism about the world’s commitment to climate action. Beset by a host of other challenges, can Europe still maintain a leading role? carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

The second term of U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing Europeans to strengthen their capacity for collective action. But their biggest challenge comes from within: U.S.-backed radical-right parties that want to weaken the EU, writes Stefan Lehne. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

Tech giants are increasingly able to wield significant geopolitical influence. To ensure digital sovereignty, governments must insist on transparency and accountability, writes Raluca Csernatoni. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

📆 | What implications does the rise of the radical right have for global order? To discuss this question & many more, join @rosabalfour.bsky.social, Stewart Patrick, @rita-abrahamsen.bsky.social, & Michael C. Williams on November 6 at 10:00 am (EST). Register: carnegieendowment.org/events/2025/...

The Western Balkans' defense industry can contribute to Europe's security. But first, governments must modernize their militaries, attract investment, & gradually integrate into the EU's initiatives, say @dimitarbechev.bsky.social & @ilirianagjoni.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

🗓️ | Rethinking Integration to Accelerate EU Enlargement On November 6, join Stefan Lehne, @rosabalfour.bsky.social, @ilirianagjoni.bsky.social, & Gert Jan Koopman to discuss #EUEnlargement and the challenges & opportunities of gradual integration. Register 👉 carnegieendowment.org/events/2025/...

❔| #TTP: Should the EU Seek a Seat on Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace? Despite holding significant leverage, the EU remains sidelined in ongoing diplomacy around the Gaza peace plan. How can the union overcome internal divisions to take a more active role? carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

🆕 As polarization increases, the gap between Baby Boomers and Millennials could become a fault line. Rebuilding intergenerational trust is essential to restoring shared values in liberal democracies, argue Cyrine Drissi & Marc Pierini carnegieendowment.org/posts/2025/1...

Europe is paralyzed, crippled by a lack of strategic vision, the rise of the far right, & the multiplication of caretaker governments. To achieve the EU's geopolitical ambitions, member states must address their citizens' concerns, says @rmomtaz.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

To compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Gateway strategy needs to find an edge. The EU’s offer must become more coherent, transparent, and accountable, argue Ceren Ergenc & Chaofan Yu carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

The second Trump administration has shifted the cornerstones of the liberal international order. How the EU responds will determine not only its global standing but also the very integrity of the European project. carnegieendowment.org/posts/2025/1...

🎧 | While the ceasefire between Israel & Hamas is holding so far, the truce remains fragile. In this new #EuropeInsideOut episode, @rmomtaz.bsky.social, Pierre Vimont, & Maha Yahya discuss how to build sustainable peace in the Middle East. Listen 👉 europe-inside-out.simplecast.com/episodes/elu...

A populist movement has taken power in Czechia, reinforcing the steady rise of far-right parties across Central Europe. While united by the idea of regaining sovereignty, these forces remain divided on their stance toward Russia, writes Judy Dempsey. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

❔| #TTP: Does France's Political Crisis Weaken Europe's Geopolitical Hand? While the EU tries to navigate international challenges, France is experiencing historic political disarray. What impact will instability in Paris have on Europe's strategic capacity? ⤵️ carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

Erdoğan and Trump’s Oval Office meeting served both leaders’ domestic and personal agendas. For Europe, it highlights how America’s transactional approach risks sidelining allies and empowering authoritarians, writes Marc Pierini carnegieendowment.org/posts/2025/1...

The EU can play a crucial role in ensuring all phases of Trump's Gaza peace plan are implemented by both Israel & the Palestinians. But for the union to exert its influence, Germany must rethink its unwavering support for Israel, argues @rmomtaz.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

Kosovo's local elections face the challenge of integrating Serb politics, dominated by a Belgrade-backed party tied to violence. The vote will test Prishtina's sovereignty & the West's commitment to democratic standards, say Donika Emini & Iliriana Gjoni. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

U.S. President Donald Trump's dealmaking approach to foreign policy has reduced complex negotiations to business transactions. But the use of euphemistic terms in global politics prevents the development of coherent policy agendas, says Gwendolyn Sasse: carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

In the midst of a multi-domain campaign of Russian interference, the election in Moldova is make-or-break for Chișinău's European future. If pro-EU parties falter, the consequences will reverberate well beyond the country's borders, writes Oana Popescu-Zamfir. carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

❔| #TTP: Should NATO Have Shot Down Russian Planes Violating Estonian Airspace? Russia has tested NATO by sending drones and fighter jets into the alliance's territory. So far, the response has been restrained, but should NATO have done more to deter Moscow? ⤵️ carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

Russia's recent violations of NATO airspace have further exposed the security gap between transatlantic allies. Europeans must urgently build credible deterrence by bolstering their military posture & their industrial efforts, stresses @rmomtaz.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

While Trump's return to power emboldened Europe's radical-right parties, they remain constrained by divisions. Pro-EU forces can still forge the bloc's future if they stop chasing the radical right, say @rosabalfour.bsky.social, Stefan Lehne, & Elena Ventura. carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

The EU's new Pact for the Mediterranean aims to reshape the bloc's relations with its Southern neighborhood. But the initiative lacks concrete measures to address societal divides and the region's pressing challenges, says @richardyoungs.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

Moldova's upcoming parliamentary election will mark the next face-off between Brussels & Moscow in the EU's neighborhood. If Chișinău holds the pro-EU line, it will show that even a small democracy can move forward under pressure, says Oana Popescu-Zamfir. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

🎧 | Global events are unfolding at a speed that has outpaced Europe's capacity to act. On #EuropeInsideOut, @rmomtaz.bsky.social, @rosabalfour.bsky.social, & @erik-jones.bsky.social explore what it will take for the EU to regain strategic agency. 👉 europe-inside-out.simplecast.com/episodes/eur...

Since his return to power, U.S. President Donald Trump has relentlessly questioned and challenged democracy at home & abroad. This U.S. withdrawal from democratic leadership offers Europe a chance to step up, writes Thomas Carothers. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

❔| #TTP: Should Europeans Deploy a Reassurance Force in Ukraine Regardless of a Ceasefire? Putin rejects talks with Zelensky to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Experts ponder whether Europeans should deploy troops before a ceasefire to change Putin's calculus👇 carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

France's political crisis is weakening both its own & the EU's global influence. To prevent full paralysis, French President Emmanuel Macron faces a choice: either overhaul his method or face paralysis and destroy his legacy, writes @rmomtaz.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

Since last year's election, Georgia's ruling party has rolled back democracy & derailed its EU accession process. To avoid penalizing pro-European citizens, the EU should focus punitive measures on a small group in the elite, writes @tomdewaal.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

The EU's ambition to slash carbon emissions by 90 percent by 2040 is challenged by internal divisions & global turmoil. But this target must cement a new era of European climate action, linked to innovation, competitiveness, & security, argues Emil Hansen. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

❔| #TTP: With Trump, Has Europe Capitulated? Europeans tried to appease the Trump administration by pledging to buy U.S. weapons & accepting a disadvantageous trade deal. Experts discuss whether the EU is being pragmatic or surrendering its principles👇 carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...