Build Bridges or Borders: Why NATO Cannot Continue with Enlargement Ambiguity

If it chooses enlargement, NATO could reassert itself in security discussions in the post-Soviet sphere by engaging its eastern neighbors through concrete measures aimed at closer integration.

Why the British are Right on the Next Commission President

The difficult process of choosing the new president of the European Commission, undertaken at today’s meeting of the European Council, reveals a split emerging throughout Europe.

Recalibrating Transatlantic Aid in an Era of Emerging Donors

Spurred by the financial crises and the need to most efficiently utilize spending, the United States and European Union have in recent years aligned transatlantic objectives and cooperated more closely on development aid.

A Closer Japan-Europe Partnership is Long Overdue

Over 400 years after Europeans received exclusive trading rights in Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe returned the favor last week with a nine-day, six-nation tour of Europe.

Viktor Orban and Europe’s New Pragmatic Populism

While Orban may feel less dependent on the IMF or the European Union today, he is more dependent on non-democratic powers.

Bulgarians Take to the Streets

The peaceful, anti-establishment protests taking place in Bulgaria have been overshadowed by the recent radical upheavals in Cairo, Istanbul, and Sao Paulo.

What the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline Means for Europe's Energy Diversity

A consortium of energy companies operating in the Caspian Basin came to a decision about the transportation of their gas from the Turkish border to Europe.

Why Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, and its Opponents, Denounce the United States

Beyond the army’s dramatic intervention, Egypt’s near-term political evolution will be impossible to predict.

Prolonging Assad’s Downfall in Syria Risks Regional Spillover

A dire outcome for Syria and the region are a certainty if the U.S. and Europe continue to wait the crisis out.

A U.S. Air Force Detachment in Poland Presents a Strategic Opportunity

At a time when Central Europe has grown skeptical of Washington’s priorities, this new development is a clear signal of the United States’ strategic intent.