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The US and Europe: A Reality Check

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The US and Europe: A Reality Check

Christophe Bosquillon & Michael Fincher0 Comments

Europe divorced itself from reality long ago, but reality gets visitation. This was made evident like never before last month by American Vice President JD Vance. At the Paris AI…

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Trump and Zelensky: Bad Manners or Strategic Disaster?

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Trump and Zelensky: Bad Manners or Strategic Disaster?

Stephen Cimbala1 Comment

By any standard, the February 28 White House meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was a breathtaking fiasco. After back-and-forth discussions, the conversation degenerated into a…

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Political Uncertainties Are Affecting Europe’s Defense Buildup

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Political Uncertainties Are Affecting Europe’s Defense Buildup

Christophe Bosquillon0 Comments

Following European Parliament elections in June, French president, Emanuel Macron, abruptly dissolved his own parliament and held elections that left him without a majority. In the United Kingdom (UK), Keir…

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