Many European officials were taken aback after the February 2025 Oval Office meeting between American President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, wondering why an American president would seemingly side with Russia over Ukraine. However, France foresaw this situation six decades ago and has used this uncertainty to position itself as the leader of a strategically independent Europe. Nevertheless, the challenge for France is to reconcile its desire for a global France with that of a global Europe.

The Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) is one of many examples of former colonial powers continuing to exert influence over their former colonies. However, for the OIF to remain relevant in 2024, it must become less France-centric.

Across Northern Ireland, Liberia, and now Israel/Palestine, women peacebuilders use peace as a strategy in the face of conflict.

As the 2024 U.S. election approaches, the EU must confront its regional insecurity and become a more capable security and defense actor.

As the EU works towards reform and enlargement, Berlin and Paris will need to work to overcome their bilateral differences.

Italy’s far-right government continues its attacks on migrants by stepping up enforcement efforts to solve a humanitarian crisis .

The conflict in Ukraine is highly gendered and disproportionately affects gender and sexual minorities.

Germany’s intelligence estimates are worth investigating when examining the current conflict through the context of the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014, and whether or not Berlin miscalculated or was deceived by the Kremlin.

Germany’s intelligence estimates are worth investigating when examining the current conflict through the context of the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014, and whether or not Berlin miscalculated or was deceived by the Kremlin.

Proposed EU legislation requiring scanning end-to-end encrypted communications undermines human rights worldwide.

The recent UK-France migration enforcement deal continues the pattern of EU countries prioritizing border control and security over migrant rights and protection.

Patrick Radden Keefe hosts a podcast series that aims to connect the CIA with a heavy metal band, where the agency purportedly wrote the lyrics to one of their most popular songs in a soft power effort to topple the Soviet Union.

Madrid’s recent decision on Western Sahara’s future has angered Algeria and jeopardizes cooperation between the long-time allies.

Both sides of the Atlantic would benefit from refreshing transatlantic security, which Europe should lead.

Portugal’s post-crisis recovery champions a reorientation towards the maritime domain, thereby well-positioning Portugal for numerous interconnections supporting trade, investment, and international partnerships.

To stop gender-based violence, NATO must remove underlying barriers inhibiting gender equality by moving beyond its focus on merely “adding women” to the force.

The fallout in the year following Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention has resulted in increased violence, a spike in femicide cases, and public calls for change.

Germany is reevaluating its museum collections, specifically ones with colonial connections, and must answer the question: Who actually owns this artifact, and by what right does Germany get to keep it if its original transaction wasn’t fair?

Europe still needs natural gas but it can go about it in a green way

The EU’s Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) supports American interests in Europe, and the Biden administration should vocally encourage PESCO’s implementation.