Of human heroism

Friday’s foiled Thalys train assault, should it be eventually defined as a terrorist act, may be seen as a new chapter in the fight against terrorism.

European Energy Security Should Remain a U.S. Priority

The transatlantic partnership is vital to promoting a clean energy future in the run-up to December’s UN climate change conference and beyond.

Transatlantic Unity Makes Russia Sanctions More Effective

It has been a year since the United States, European Union, and other allies first sanctioned Russia for its illegal annexation of Crimea and aggression toward Ukraine.

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.

Why China Prefers Europe to the United States

During his 11-day European tour, Xi dramatically elevated China’s all-dimensional strategic partnership with Germany, reiterated Beijing’s special ties with Paris, and strengthened the strategic partnership with the EU.

Restoring Trust in Internet Privacy and Data Security

U.S. allies clearly no longer trust the United States and its companies as much as they did before the NSA revelations. Thus, they are taking it upon themselves to seek alternatives and to protect their citizens as they see fit.

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.

Why Reinhold Niebuhr Matters for Transatlantic Relations Today

Appreciating Niebuhr today helps guard us against imagining an idyllic era in transatlantic relations that in reality never was.