Europe
Why the Air Force Is Sending Another F-35 Squadron to Europe
Once fully operational, both F-35 squadrons will replace older fourth-generation fighter jets, increasing the capabilities and lethality of NATO air forces in the region.
Why Europe Should Do More to Deter the Houthis
Washington should encourage its European allies to take a larger role not only in Ukraine, but also the Red Sea. “Liberation Day” has come and gone, as President Donald Trump...
Can Europe Replace American Support for Ukraine? Here’s What to Know
The European Union consists of dozens of member states—and although there is a broad alignment in pro-Ukraine sentiment, decisions to aid Kyiv are bound to be rife with national considerations.
Europe Rethinks the F-35, and Trump May Be to Blame
The Lightning II fighter jet remains the most successful fifth-generation program; however, geopolitical tensions among NATO member states make the aircraft unattractive.
The Airbus A400M Atlas Proves Europe Can Work Together
The Airbus A400M Atlas is a symbol of European high-tech and military collaboration. It is a highly capable platform, blending tactical flexibility with strategic reach.
Europe’s Fighting Talk is no Substitute for Hard Power
Instead of unconvincingly pumping out their chests, European leaders should engage with the Trump administration in constructive diplomacy with Russia. Last week, the chiefs of staff from 34 NATO and...
Trump’s Foreign Policy: Purely Transactional
President Trump will incorporate “The Art of the Deal” in most, if not every, foreign policy interaction. Where will this mentality take Ukraine, Russia, and Europe as the anticipated peace...
Why Trieste Holds The Key To Europe’s Economic Future
The Italian port is emerging as the key link between India, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe, integrating various economic corridors into a unified commercial network. The Italian...
Europe Can’t Do It Alone
It might be too much for the Trump administration to expect that Europe will guarantee a Ukraine peace settlement they had no part in making. Panicked by President Trump’s decision...
Bidding Farewell to the Middle East and Europe
America’s withdrawal from regions capable of maintaining their own security has been a long time coming. American president Donald Trump challenged the post-Cold War international system by insisting that U.S....
The Case For CACE
A Central Asia-Caucasus-European Corridor (CACE) would reinvigorate historic trade routes and improve regional energy security. American and European interests call for secure and sustained economic engagement with resource-rich Central Asia...
Volodymyr Zelensky: The Oracle Of Munich
Last week’s Munich Security Conference underscored that strategic autonomy is Europe’s only option. Who would have thought that a former comedian would turn out to be the most prescient strategic...