Are Trump’s Cabinet Picks the Real Nightmare for European Security?
Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in the US elections on November 5th has left European leaders bracing for another four years of uncertainty in transatlantic security cooperation. While the return of the 45th President to the White House is less shocking than his 2016 win, Trumps antics could once again put a strain on transatlantic relations. However, the real test for Europe may prove to be the officials he has appointed to his administration.
Franco-German Engine Failure: Why Europe Is Far From Ready to Disengage From US Security
Though a democratic presidency under Kamala Harris could be good news for European security, it would likely also mean further stagnation of European strategic autonomy.
German Zeitenwende Proves That Not Everything Looks Better in Slow-Motion
Almost two years after “Zeitenwende”, Germany’s leading role within the European Union is being challenged by internal instability and promises it cannot keep.