Europe Expected a Transactional Trump. It Got Something Else.
Europe had been banking on a United States that wanted to make a deal on tariffs and trade. With little progress in that ...
Can France's nuclear deterrent protect Europe?
Video - The idea of extending France's nuclear deterrent to its European allies is back on the agenda following Donald Trump's shift away from the continent. Emmanuel Macron said that he would open ...
More missile for Europe: Italy, UK, and France place orders for new systems as Trump's shadow looms over Nato
The order is for an unspecified number of new Aster 30 B1 missiles, to enter into service next year. They are to be capable of reaching a target flying at an altitude of 2,500 metres (8,200 feet) with ...
France, not Britain, could be Europe's true nuclear guardian..., here's why London's nuclear weapons might just be for show
Discussions about a European nuclear defense strategy gained momentum after Friedrich Merz, potential future German Chancellor, suggested that Germany should participate in talks with France and the ...
France leads Europe’s big five in pushing for stronger Ukraine defence
France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Italy—convened in Paris and reached broad consensus on the necessity of ...
Macron’s diplomatic comeback: from France’s domestic crisis to reshaping Europe’s defense
French President Emmanuel Macron is back at the center of global diplomacy. He is seeking to ease relations with President ...
What Europe’s New Rearmament Plan Gets Wrong
Some rearmament is desirable. But figuring out how much to spend—and what to make—is critical to avoid mistakes, writes ...
In a Europe Adrift, Macron Seizes the Moment
The French president’s prescriptions for “strategic autonomy” and a European force for Ukraine are suddenly timely in a world ...