An unpredictable 2022 French presidential election foreshadows a difficult period for the US-French relationship
Europe Risks Giving Disinformation a Free Pass
Europe’s parliamentarians should reject a proposal that risks turning the new Digital Services Act into a vehicle for spreading disinformation
Charting Germany’s Digital Future
Expect the new government in Berlin to team up with France to press Europe to crack down on platforms and pursue digital sovereignty.
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France’s Indo-Pacific Moment
As EU leaders move towards a more independent foreign policy in the wake of AUKUS, the U.S. will need to reassess its strategy in order to include long-term allies
Below the Surface — Australia’s Submarine Saga
The move from French conventional subs to U.S.-UK boats will be fraught with problems even after President Macron’s anger has abated
J’AUKUS (J’accuse)
If Europe is not taken seriously in global security, the fault lies at home.
Close to the Wind: Background – State of Play
In the Baltic Sea region Russia has strengthened its quantitative and qualitative advantage.
Close to the Wind: The Bigger Picture – The Strategic Context
The United States and its allies are in the process of a contentious, protracted, and belated effort to assess and respond to the threats from Russia and China, amid disruptive economic, technological, and public health challenges.
Close to the Wind: What Russia Wants
The Kremlin aims to be the dominant power in Eurasia, using Russia’s size to exert strong influence over its neighbors and to bargain with big countries on an equal basis.
Close to the Wind: Too Many Cooks, Not Enough Broth
The operational and strategic roles of the different headquarters involved in the Baltic Sea region are unclear, and to outsiders even bewildering.