European Union

Bucharest, Timis, Romania - 3 7 2024: Ursula von der Leyen, the new president of EPP delivers a speech for the EPP Congress held at Romexpo.

The EU Thinks It Can Rob America Blind

The EU’s Digital Markets Act is a flawed experiment, born of envy rather than vision.

Why Europe Is Building Its Own Space Program

The recent failed Spectrum rocket launch is another example of the poor state of Europe’s space program—but is, at least, a step in the right direction. 

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. 

WASHINGTON –Jan 30 2025: President Donald Trump speaks at a White House press briefing after a Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines flight 5342 by DCA airport.

How Donald Trump Can Beat Europe’s Tech Regulations

If there is one bright spot in Trump’s cacophony of trade threats, it is that the conversation on how to improve the global regulatory space for the average consumer has...

Akchi, Kazakhstan, June 25, 2018: Tanks with fuel being transported by rail. White liquid transport wagon for delivery of goods such as oil, gas and diesel on railroad tracks at daylight.

Europe Looks East to Central Asia

The European Union and Central Asia must continue moving engagement to the next level, from discussions and statements to actions across a broader spectrum. The first-ever European Union (EU)-Central Asia...

French Air Force Dassault Rafale fighter jets taxiing to the runway at Mont-de-Marsan Airbase. France, Europe. - May 17, 2019.

European Strategic Autonomy is an Illusion

Europe still needs U.S. help to properly equip itself for defending the continent.

WASHINGTON – Feb 27, 2025: President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hold a joint press conference at the White House.

The Case for a U.S.-UK Tech Alliance

A “special relationship” should include thriving tech cooperation without burdensome regulation. 

As Space War Looms, Europe Prepares to Defend Its Galileo Satellites

Since the start of the Ukraine conflict, there have been periodic disruptions of Europe’s Galileo GPS network—attacks that have almost all been traced to Russia.

Bucharest, Romania. 7th Mar, 2025: Ultranationalist Calin Georgescu, candidate for the 2025 Romanian presidential elections, speaks after submitting his candidacy at the Central Electoral Bureau.

To Reform NATO, Reset with Romania

Romania’s shocking election cancellation is an opportunity to push for greater European strategic autonomy.  Recent events in Romania have captured global attention and thrown the country into a state of...

Ukrainian servicemen march during a final rehearsal for the Independence Day military parade in central Kyiv, Ukraine August 22, 2021.

How to Save Ukraine

The path forward for cooperation between the United States and Europe on Ukrainian and continental security demands pragmatic cooperation and innovative financial mechanisms. The transatlantic relationship is in turmoil. With...

Europe’s Long-Range Missiles Can’t Come Soon Enough

The reality is that the ELRSA system is unlikely to come into being before Russia concludes its bloody business in Ukraine.

European flag and flag of the United States of America at the Headquarters of European Commission in Brussels, Belgium on Feb. 20, 2017.

The U.S.-Europe Partnership Can’t Be Replaced

Despite heated rhetoric and shifting priorities, the transatlantic alliance between the United States and Europe remains the foundation of global stability. The economic and military ties between the United States...