Europe
Moldova’s unification with Romania may not be popular with voters on either side of the border but the two countries’ energy security policies tell a different story.
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January 20, 2026
The Balkan Limbo and Wobbly Western Resolve
The Western Balkans enter 2026 in limbo rather than crisis; policymakers in Washington and Brussels need to grasp the distinction.
January 20, 2026
How a Balkan Wind Farm Aids US National Security
Energy suppliers in southeastern Europe are heavily politicized and sometimes nefarious. The US can aid democratic stability through energy engagement.
January 16, 2026
Ukraine’s Nimble Defense Industry Can Aid Hegseth
The US Secretary of War’s acquisition reforms can find inspiration and assistance in Kyiv.
January 16, 2026
Social Media Bans Fail to Protect Children
Countries around the globe are moving to restrict teenagers from social media. It’s a mistake.
January 15, 2026
Russia’s Thuggish New Ally? Midwinter
Ukraine is suffering badly, with implications for significant population movement. Western allies can help, if they acknowledge the threat.
January 15, 2026
A Tale of Three Cities: Eastern Europe’s Renaissance
The revival of three written-off cities in Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria shows how vision, engagement, and investment can help rebuild communities.
January 15, 2026
Wartime Assistance to Ukraine: The Successes, Failures, and Future Prospects of US and EU Support Models
At the start of 2026, Ukraine finds itself in a precarious position, making it all the more critical to secure the flow of assistance and support to the country.
January 14, 2026
Romania Makes Itself Indispensable to NATO
A new NATO logistics hub in Romania will boost weapons transfers to Kyiv and signals a growing role for Bucharest in the alliance.
January 13, 2026
Trenches and Razor Wire: Ukraine’s Defensive Spine
Drones steal the headlines, but ground fortifications are playing a crucial role in slowing Moscow’s “meatgrinder” assaults on Ukraine’s frontline.