Russia’s continued aggression and Trump’s unpredictable policies are destabilizing Europe and straining the transatlantic alliance. A values-based coalition of like-minded European countries could help advance peace and send a powerful signal to friends and foes alike.
The biggest threat to Europe is the EU’s weak defense policy and stagnant single market.
Europe’s security is Poland’s top priority as it assumes the rotating EU Council presidency. But can Warsaw display credible leadership without deploying troops to Ukraine?
Europe and the United States face many external threats, yet the biggest one may lie within. Strategic Europe’s editor in chief reflects on the lessons of 2024 and examines how transatlantic partners can secure their future.
As the year draws to a close, experts reflect on the positives of 2024 and share their concerns for 2025.*
After the fast disintegration of the Assad regime, the difficult reconstruction of the Syrian state is only just beginning. Meanwhile, Europe, Israel, Russia, Türkiye, and the United States have major stakes in Syria’s complex future.
Europe’s digital future cannot hinge on Washington’s whims or the outcome of elections every four years. To achieve a level of technological autonomy, Europe needs targeted investments and responsible innovation in key sectors.
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