Amid tensions with the Trump administration, European leaders met in London to discuss militarization and continued support for Ukraine’s government

As the Ukraine war enters its fourth year, European institutions impose another round of sanctions on Russia and overlook potential paths to peace

Under new President António Costa, the European Council session upheld the EU’s stale international policy, showing no readiness for change

While a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump presidency would differ in style, the impact on US-Europe relations may ultimately be one of nuance

At the UNGA, European leaders fail to break with their own imperialist practices, trying instead to hold on to their fading global influence

On the 75th anniversary of its founding, the alliance seems to renew commitment to escalating wars and tensions across the globe

France is entrapped in the predicament of countries that get sandwiched between great powers. It is condemned to diplomacy that is constantly in a state of suspended animation interspersed with sudden bouts of activity

The thrust of Putin’s state of the union address lies in his refusal to accept a fate for Russia in existential terms arranged by the West

A recent statement by French President Emmanuel Macron has led to questions on whether the ground is being prepared for a soft landing for the idea of western military deployment in Ukraine in some form

Two years into the war, Ukraine has suffered a significant setback with the fall of Avdiivka. However, neither this defeat nor the failure of its counter-offensive has led to calls for peace, either from its rulers or western allies

The US is re-energizing its coalition with Germany and Poland for the next phase of the Ukraine war. But, the German public is conflicted over this war

All indications are that the US strategy through this year is to ‘hold, build and strike’ at Russia. Meanwhile, Moscow’s best option would be to create a buffer that keeps Russian territories out of reach of game-changing western medium and long-range missiles