Happy Holidays from Strategic Europe!
At the end of a tumultuous year, Strategic Europe takes a moment to thank our readers for your inspiration, support, and engagement.
At the end of a tumultuous year, Strategic Europe takes a moment to thank our readers for your inspiration, support, and engagement.
Dear loyal, recent, and new readers:
We are going to take a break after a tumultuous year. Foreign policy has never been so challenging. Predictability is precious and rare. One thing is certain: it is our huge gratitude to all our readers for your contributions in print and across social media and for supporting and engaging with us in such an inspiring way. We wish you all very peaceful holidays and a great start to 2015. We resume our Strategic Europe blog on January 5, 2015.
Jan Techau and Judy Dempsey
As the 2026 Armenian election approaches, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is facing fierce opposition from both Russia and the diaspora. He will need the help of Europe, the United States, and regional neighbours to advance his ambitious foreign policy.
China plays an increasingly active role in the Kremlin’s hybrid war against Europe. The EU must confront this growing China-Russia cooperation, as it poses grave threats to both European security and economic resilience.
COP30 takes place amidst increased pessimism about the world’s commitment to energy transition and ecological protection. Beset by a host of other challenges, can Europe still maintain its role as a driver of global climate action?
The second term of U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing Europeans to strengthen their capacity for collective action. But their biggest challenge comes from within: U.S.-backed radical-right parties that want to weaken the EU.
Tech giants are increasingly able to wield significant geopolitical influence. To ensure digital sovereignty, governments must insist on transparency and accountability.
