

NATO is emerging from the Ukraine crisis without a new sense of purpose or direction. Yet the rest of the world is investing huge hopes in the Western military alliance.

Every week, a selection of leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.

Believing the Ukraine crisis will simply fade away is a recipe for disaster. The EU and NATO need to take much stronger action to stop Russia’s meddling in Eastern Europe.

Every week, a selection of leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.

Besides pushing back Russia, Ukraine’s new leaders face the huge task of transforming the country from an oligarchy to a democratic free-market economy.

As G7 leaders meet in Brussels, Europe is weak and divided, and the transatlantic relationship is in dire need of repair. Yet neither side seems capable of mending broken ties.

Every week, a selection of leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.

Obama’s forthcoming visit to Poland is a reminder that Washington stands with its Eastern European allies. That is a stark contrast to the position of Western European capitals.

What Europe needs is energy security. To achieve that, Europe must reduce its dependence on Russia. And that means finding non-Russian gas.

Barack Obama’s new foreign policy doctrine has left America’s allies confused. Europeans should respond by forging their own robust security policy.