Closeness between the two leaders began to build in 2016, when Viktor Orbán was the first European leader to call Trump “a better option” in the presidential race against Hillary Clinton. Their bromance further blossomed as they praised each other when they met at the White House in 2019. Even after Capitol Hill was stormed … Read more
Joe Biden took office nearly four years ago with a promise to mend America’s relationship with Europe after years of strained ties during the Trump administration. Trump frequently targeted Germany in particular for its lagging defense spending, calling the country “delinquent.” In a campaign rally earlier this year, Trump said he would not protect “delinquent” … Read more
Das BSW ist für die anderen Parteien in Sachsen und Thüringen vor den Landtagswahlen am Sonntag schwer greifbar und dennoch eine wichtige Koalitionsoption. Gordon Repinski analysiert, wie das noch junge Bündnis dabei ist, das Parteiensystem zu verändern, sich in der Migrations- und Abschiebepolitik besonders hart positioniert und trotzdem bisher den Anschein des Populismus vermeiden kann. … Read more
This means that part of the price of Trump accepting European alliance members continuing to supply Ukraine might be a pledge to not allow the use of those weapons on targets inside Russia. Though perhaps, like now, there could be exceptions made for targets in Russia close to Ukraine’s borders — it hasn’t drawn the … Read more
Senior British diplomats in Washington are now confident they have identified the right MAGA Republican strategists and representatives on Capitol Hill who actually have the ear of Trump. A person close to Starmer’s Downing Street said the British embassy is far better prepared now than in 2016, when it made very little preparation for the … Read more
He was no more polite about London at the time, telling MSNBC’s Morning Joe that, “London and other places … are so radicalized that the police are afraid for their own lives.” A spokeswoman for then-British Prime Minister David Cameron said Trump’s comments on Muslims were “divisive, unhelpful and quite simply wrong.” Meanwhile, Boris Johnson, at the time the mayor … Read more
However, repeated warnings that, should Ukraine lose, Russia will reconstitute its land forces and be ready to attack NATO have resulted in little more than procrastination and indecisive action. And besides the countries along NATO’s Eastern flank, Europe’s political leaders continue to behave as though not much has changed, as their rhetoric has yet to … Read more
How will responses to the confrontation between Israel, its allies and Iran redefine the line that divides Donald Trump and Joe Biden? Host Anne McElvoy talks to Kim Darroch, the former British ambassador to Washington and former U.K. national security adviser, about the scenarios facing President Biden and what Trump might do if he returns … Read more
That is why, on its 75th anniversary, we reiterate NATO’s founding principle: An attack against one of us is considered an attack against all. One for all and all for one. Together, we will defend every inch of NATO territory and stand united against any future Russian aggression. For years, Putin has spread lies and … Read more
But the biggest uncertainty for most Europeans isn’t about Putin — it’s about America. The U.S. Congress’ failure to support Ukraine has left many speechless. And Trump’s warning that he would “encourage” Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to an ally who hadn’t “paid up,” still rings loud. While one defense minister asked … Read more
