NATO Without America by Ian Bremmer
Can Europeans shore up their collective defense and security by creating an independent, strongly coordinated defense industrial policy in time to adapt to a possible Donald Trump victory this November? There are three reasons to be skeptical, at least for the near term. NEW YORK – The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the most successful military […]
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Russian Revisionism and the Sources of Western Weakness by Simon Johnson & Oleg Ustenko
The advanced economies of the G7 and the EU have three obvious problems when it comes to stopping Russia’s aggression in Ukraine: dependence on oil, an unwillingness to confront China, and the moral poverty of some business leaders. But there is a deeper weakness – one that is not lost on Russian President Vladimir Putin. WASHINGTON, […]
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NATO Is Not a Hegemonic Burden by Carla Norrlöf
Americans must understand that NATO does not only protect allies but is a vital part of a comprehensive strategy that promotes their own interests and sustains their country’s global leadership position. Withdrawing from the transatlantic alliance would reduce US influence without significantly reducing US military spending. TORONTO – As NATO marks its 75th anniversary, the […]
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A European War Union? by Yanis Varoufakis
Advocates of European unity used to celebrate the European Union as a peace project. But well before Russia invaded Ukraine, the European vision of a peaceful road to shared prosperity had begun to frazzle, and now the invasion has facilitated the EU’s mutation into something much uglier. ATHENS – Europe has become unrecognizable. Advocates of […]
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Europe Must Prepare for a Trump Presidency by Mark Leonard
European countries have been slow to recognize the potential implications of Donald Trump returning to the White House in 2025. Over the next six months, European countries must figure out how to secure essential ammunition, bolster their defense funding, and sustain support for Ukraine in the absence of US aid. WASHINGTON, DC – Waiting for […]
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Turkey’s Triumphant Opposition by Sinan Ülgen
With the Turkish opposition’s stunning electoral upset on Sunday, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his ruling Justice and Development Party are finally reaping the consequences of ill-considered macroeconomic policies. But the real winner of these critical local elections may be Turkish democracy. ISTANBUL – To the surprise of many observers, Turkey’s opposition won big in […]
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The World’s Moral Failure in Gaza by Graça Machel
The still-deteriorating situation in Gaza cries out for a broad coalition of countries that are committed to a just and permanent peace in line with international law. Without immediate action to alleviate the suffering and stay Israel’s hand, the worst may be yet to come. JOHANNESBURG – The relentless siege on Gaza is a dark […]
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Humanizing the US-China Relationship by Nancy Qian
The US and China must work through many differences, which will not happen overnight. In the meantime, the escalating tensions between their governments make it more important than ever to preserve in-person interactions between ordinary Chinese and Americans. HONG KONG – On a recent trip to China with my Northwestern Kellogg students, we were all […]
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America’s Year of Living Dangerously by Richard Haass
If the United States is distracted and divided over the results of the presidential election in November, it will lack the focus and unity to act in the world. America’s adversaries could be tempted to take advantage and press to achieve long-sought objectives. NEW YORK – More than six dozen countries will hold elections this […]
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