Europeans risk being relegated to suffering what they must, while the mighty United States and China do what they want. Leaning into a multispeed Europe that includes the UK is the best way of avoiding that future, argues @rmomtaz.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

🆕 | A prophetic Romanian novel about a town at the mouth of the Danube carries a warning: Europe decays when it stops looking outwards. In a world of increasing insularity, the EU should heed its warning, argues @tomdewaal.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

🆕 | The EU lacks leadership and strategic planning in the South Caucasus, while the United States is leading the charge. To secure its geopolitical interests, Brussels must invest in new connectivity for the region, argues @zaurshiriyev.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

❔ | In return for a trade deal & the release of prisoners, Washington has lifted sanctions on Belarus. Should Europeans follow suit, using their leverage to extract concessions from Lukashenko, or continue to isolate a key Kremlin ally? Read experts' takes: carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

Viktor Orbán faces his most serious challenge yet in the upcoming Hungarian parliamentary elections. The Fidesz campaign will use unprecedented methods of electoral manipulation to secure victory and maintain power, writes Zsuzsanna Szelenyi. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

Europe, too, can use economic leverage to its advantage. What changed the U.S. calculus on Greenland was the threat of retaliatory measures worth up to $93bn, making the markets jittery & Trump fold, writes @rosabalfour.bsky.social in the @theguardian.com. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

🆕 | As European leadership prepares for the sixteenth EU-India Summit, both sides must reckon with trade-offs in order to secure a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement, argues Dinakar Peri from @carnegieindia.bsky.social. #StrategicEurope carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

The hyper-personalized global sphere-of-influence politics that Donald Trump wants will fail, as it did for Russia. But, whether it fails or not, Europe must still deal with a disruptive former ally determined to break the rules, argues @tomdewaal.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

Between Greenland and U.S. interference in Europe’s democracies, transatlantic relations risk rising to an unprecedented level of crisis. Amid continued arguments on how Brussels should react, tough times lie ahead for European leaders, explains Marc Pierini. carnegieendowment.org/posts/2026/0...

❔| #TTP: What Issue Is Europe Ignoring at Its Peril in 2026? This year has started in crisis with a volatile global environment. To shift from crisis response to strategic foresight, what issues should the EU prepare for in 2026? Read expert takes ⤵️ carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

🎧 | Is Europe Ready for AI-Driven War? In our newest #EuropeInsideOut episode, @tomdewaal.bsky.social, Raluca Csernatoni, & @jessicadorsey.bsky.social discuss how AI is transforming warfare and the ethical challenges it raises. Listen now 👉 europe-inside-out.simplecast.com/episodes/ise...

📆 | Is It Time to Move Beyond Nuclear Deterrence? Next Tuesday, join @rosabalfour.bsky.social, Mary Kaldor, Boris Ruge, & Annukka Ylivaara at 5:45 pm to discuss the limits of nuclear deterrence & explore alternative visions for collective security. Register 👉 carnegieendowment.org/events/2026/...

A renewal of relations between France and Turkey is vital to strengthen European strategic autonomy. To make this détente a reality, Paris and Ankara should jointly engage with questions of Black Sea security, argues @rlequiniou.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

Europe is designing a new model of collective security that no longer relies on the United States. For this effort to succeed, solidarity between member states that have different threat perceptions is vital, argues @erik-jones.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

Can Europe Ever Trust the United States Again? In Trump's second term, the transatlantic relationship that shaped postwar Europe appears broken. @nathalietocci.bsky.social & @jantechau.bsky.social discuss whether it is time for the EU to chart its own path 👇 carnegieendowment.org/posts/2026/0...

International rules are only as strong as the democratic states supporting them. In the wake of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, Europeans have a vested interest in upholding international law but shy away from doing so, says @rosabalfour.bsky.social. carnegieendowment.org/europe/strat...

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...