List of Europe articles
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Two men are behind bars; a person is shown up-close in front of them. Putin’s Approach to Authoritarianism Is Changing
The sentencing of Alexei Navalny’s lawyers marks a new era of unchecked lawlessness.
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Dwight Eisenhower wearing and overcoat and military hat with insignia is flanked by soldiers, one holding a gun. This Is the Europe Dwight Eisenhower Wanted
Donald Trump is actively hostile to the united continent that Washington once demanded.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the keel-laying ceremony of the serial nuclear-powered icebreaker Leningrad, at the Baltic shipyard in Saint Petersburg. Trump’s Climate Change U-turn Is a Russian Victory
Russia might be one of the few winners from a warming world.
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Officials including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a plenary session at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on Oct. 24, 2024. Will Trump’s Unpredictable Foreign Policy Boost BRICS?
If Turkey and Saudi Arabia follow Indonesia in joining the bloc, it could gain more geopolitical heft.
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A satellite image shows the tiny island of Nauru in the South Pacific in June 1999. The dark blue ocean surrounds it, with a few clouds drifting into frame in the upper right corner. The Islands Caught in Global Crosshairs
Geopolitical flash points, from Nauru to Greenland.
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Ukrainians seeking asylum in the United States in Tijuana, Mexico, on April 6, 2022. Deporting Ukrainian Refugees Weakens America
Canceling legal status would be a moral and strategic mistake that weakens America’s global standing.
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The leader and top candidate for Chancellor of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Friedrich Merz gestures on stage during a campaign event at the Ostra-Dome in Dresden, eastern Germany, on January 30, 2025, ahead of parliamentary elections due to take place on February 23, 2025. Germany Has Traded Austerity for a Mess
The German government has finally revised its debt rules—by making them more confusing.
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NATO forces take part in military exercises in Smardan, Romania, on Feb. 19. How Europe Should Navigate Trump
Two former foreign ministers of NATO countries on the difficult path ahead for European nations.
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A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent checks documents at the San Ysidro port in California on Oct. 2, 2019. U.S. Allies Adjust Travel Advisories Amid Trump Immigration Crackdowns
Allies are keeping a closer eye on how their citizens are treated when they travel to the United States in the wake of recent detentions and deportations.
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A bright red missile is displayed on a stand on a lawn of grass beside a road lined with trees. Europe Is Ready to Shelter Under France’s Nuclear Umbrella
Smaller powers no longer trust Washington’s promises.
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A crowd is standing, with several people on their phones. In the center are two people holding the Serbian flag. Serbia’s Protests Are Dismantling Vucic’s Grip on Power
Students in Serbia have already proven their ability to challenge the status quo and resist an autocratic system.
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In the foreground is the blurry figure of Vladimir Putin. In the background is a mirror that shows him clearly. How to Negotiate With Putin
Britain’s former ambassador to Russia on how Trump can avoid falling into the Kremlin’s trap.
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A man in army clothing walks past a poster of a man in a military uniform. Europe’s Best Bet for Protecting Postwar Ukraine
With U.S. commitment in question, armed neutrality is the most feasible option.
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Elon Musk's X account displayed on a smartphone in front a European Union flag in Brussels on Jan. 7, 2025. DOGE’s Victims Could Be Europe’s Gain
Vast U.S. human capital is now available. Europe—and the future trans-Atlantic relationship—could benefit.
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Zelensky stands before four Ukrainian flags; cameras are pointed at him. It’s Time for Ukraine to Accept an Ugly Peace
Seven things for Zelensky to keep in mind as cease-fire negotiations start.