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Although the geopolitical rationale for the arrangement is understandable, the parties have failed to come to terms with its core problems.
Seven years after the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, polls show a change in mood owing to economic, political, and demographic reasons. But negotiations to rejoin the EU would be tough and lengthy.
Turkey’s balancing act between Moscow and the West has so far granted the Kremlin an important strategic advantage. Whoever emerges victorious in the presidential election will have to reassess Ankara’s position between NATO and Russia.
There is a simmering debate over whether the United States should seek to pull European states into its competition with China, or should instead reduce its leading role in the defense of Europe in order to prioritize security needs in Asia.
Both Greece and Türkiye need solid and determined leadership to orient bilateral relations in the right direction and practical steps to show the benefits of an alternative and collaborative bilateral relationship.
It is understandable that the potential broadening of the scope of the EU’s AI Act’ makes the United States nervous. Washington should come to the EU with targeted suggestions, as its domestic conversation around AI risks matures.
Thus, even as the clamor dies down, the visit raised two important questions that cannot easily be explained away: When it comes to China, who speaks for Europe? And where is European policy on China heading?
Democracy is touted everywhere as a set of values and rights to uphold against foreign foes. It would strengthen the case if Europe more consistently embraced democratic politics, debate and negotiation as a way of actually getting things done.
Iran is posing a number of geopolitical challenges to European security. In response, the EU should support Iranian civil society and work on a regional security scheme that can also address Iran’s continued violations of international norms.
With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Germany’s international role has undergone radical shifts. Berlin’s new National Security Strategy puts “integrated security” at its core and calls for internal unity, proactiveness, and solid international partnerships.