France
The United States’ oldest ally, France has recently risen as a key strategic partner for Washington, working closely on counterterrorism operations in the Sahel and the Levant and continued transatlantic political and security cooperation. France remains a key country to watch for the future of the European project as it pursues a vision for a more integrated, cohesive European Union.
Fri, Feb 5, 2021
Emmanuel Macron’s plan to rebuild US-Europe relations
For French President Emmanuel Macron, “the number-one priority in relations with the new US administration” is clear: to boost “results-oriented multilateralism.”
Wed, Nov 11, 2020
Sovereign solidarity: France, the US, and alliances in a post-COVID world
What allies does the United States need to compete in the emerging post-COVID geostrategic environment? And how can the United States best engage its allies to advance its national interests in this new environment? These are questions of major importance to a new US administration within a competitive geopolitical environment.
Report by Jeffrey Lightfoot, Olivier-Rémy Bel
Mon, Nov 23, 2020
How France, Germany, and the UK can build a European pillar of NATO
Expanding and developing the role of the E3 in defense, with a focus to create a stronger European pillar in NATO, could serve as a fruitful test ground to shape more decisive and agile security cooperation for the future.
Article by Anna Wieslander
Information, the internet, and democracy: Transatlantic challenges – European responses
Commissioner Věra Jourová is responsible for ensuring that the European Union and its member states adhere to its Charter of Fundamental Rights, including in the online space. She has a lead role to play in preparing the EU’s Democracy Action Plan and is also key in EU discussions about online content, privacy, and rule of law.
France in Europe
Amélie de Montchalin, French Minister of State for European Affairs, addresses France’s European priorities, with special focus on the current negotiations with the UK, the reform of the enlargement process, and President Macron’s vision for the EU in 2020 and beyond.
Sun, Nov 8, 2020
FAST THINKING: How Europe will react to a Biden presidency
While many European leaders may hope for a smoother relationship with President-elect Joe Biden—compared to a rocky four years with President Donald Trump—will both sides of the Atlantic be able to smooth over their differences?
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Thu, Oct 15, 2020
COVID-19 and British unity
The coronavirus crisis is straining British unity as officials in the North of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland clash with Boris Johnson’s government over lockdowns and economic support measures.
New Atlanticist by John M. Roberts
Tue, Sep 22, 2020
Navalny is Merkel’s ‘red line’ crisis
How Merkel responds to the poisoning of Alexei Navalny and critiques of support for Nord Stream II will likely have cascading effects on international politics. Germany’s decisions, even on seemingly discrete events, can alter the global balance of power.
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