Wilders to Trump: The Dutch and US Populist Approaches to the Ukrainian Conflict
The United States and the Netherlands, both key Western allies, have played significant roles in supporting Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. As the U.S. recalibrates its stance on Ukraine—debating military aid, economic support, and long-term strategic commitments—populist movements on both sides of the Atlantic are influencing the conversation.
The End of American Guarantees? Why Europe Must Take Charge of Its Own Defense
As America’s security commitments grow increasingly uncertain, Europe’s choice is now clearer than ever: continue relying on Washington or forge its path to strategic independence.
Tariff Wars: A Strategic Opportunity Brewing?
With the start of a second Trump presidency, a previously thought-to-be-buried trade strategy has reemerged: a tariff-first approach back on the table of EU-US Trade relations.
The Influential Role of the Judiciary in the Democratic Process: A Delicate Balance
Do judges and courts of Western democracies represent an obstacle to popular will?
Donald Trump’s First Moves as President: A Radical Shift with Global Implications
Donald Trump’s swift and decisive actions in his first days as the 47th President signal a radical shift from Biden’s legacy, reshaping America’s global standing and its relationships with key international players.
The US has Hegemony Anxiety, why this is bad news for the EU
What does the Galactic Empire in Star Wars, House Harkonnen in Dune, and House Lannister in Game of Thrones have in common? The fear of being dethroned.
Negotiating Ukraine’s Future: The Countdown to a Possible Peace Agreement
An analysis of Ukraine’s path forward, the diplomatic shifts, and what the upcoming negotiations could mean for peace in Europe.
The Geopolitical Fallout of Trump’s Arctic Ambitions: A Return to Greenland
In January 2025, President-elect Donald Trump reignited interest in acquiring Greenland, sparking opposition from EU leaders, Greenlandic officials, and analysts, while renewing debates on Arctic sovereignty, security, and geopolitics.
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.
From Empire to Eclipse: How World War 2 Shifted Global Power from Britain to America
ce hailed as the empire up upon which the sun never set, the British Empire’s grip on global dominance began to slip as World War 2 dawned. With its economic and military might wavering, Britain found itself relying on an emerging superpower, the U.S. But as the tide of war shifted, so did the balance of power, setting the stage for a new world order where American influence would eclipse the British legacy. How did the world’s greatest empire fall from grace, and what role did the U.S. play in its unraveling?
Echoes of extremism? MAGA and AFD’s Dangerous Dance in U.S. and Germany
As the world grapples with rising tensions and shifting alliances, two movements—Trump’s MAGA and Germany’s AfD—are strikingly in sync, echoing each other’s sentiments against established global frameworks.
The Scramble to Trump-Proof the Euro-Atlantic Relationship: An Anxiety not Just Over Security
Worry is brewing on both sides of the Atlantic, and it’s not just over NATO.
