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Western European nations are at the heart of the transatlantic relationship. These countries are considered architects of the rules-based order, having played prominent roles at the Bretton Woods Conference, the founding of NATO, and the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community, the predecessor to the EU. As the transatlantic community faces internal strife, external pressures, and a new era of great power competition, US engagement with its Western European allies has never been more important.

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Lipsky quoted in Bloomberg on the best-case outcome of the G7 summit

Report Nov 10, 2025

France’s policy on China: Strategic autonomy and less naïveté

By Zoltán Fehér

Over the last decade, France’s long-standing engagement with China has transformed into a more nuanced and cautious dynamic, reflecting a growing emphasis on balancing. This shift is guided by France’s pursuit of strategic autonomy, its effort to “de-risk” economic and security ties, and the broader geopolitical realities unfolding in the Indo-Pacific.

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New Atlanticist Aug 28, 2025

Germany wants to double its defense spending. Where should the money go?

By Atlantic Council experts

After decades of Berlin underinvesting in its defense, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has plans to transform the Bundeswehr into Europe’s strongest military.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist Aug 19, 2025

Europe needs to keep up the momentum for Ukraine after its White House show of force

By Jörn Fleck, James Batchik

Among other steps, European leaders should press forward on defining what security guarantees for Ukraine look like.

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The Europe Center promotes the transatlantic leadership and strategies required to ensure a strong Europe.

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Jun 12, 2025

The objectives of transatlantic financial services regulation and the future of international cooperation

By Matthew L. Ekberg

Much has been written in recent weeks about heightened geopolitical tensions and the impact of policy changes concerning international trade on global markets. Less has been said about the growing shift in focus on both sides of the Atlantic—and across the English Channel—on the next stage of development for financial services regulation.

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Jun 12, 2025

Lipsky quoted in The President’s Daily Brief Podcast on US-China Trade Negotiations

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Inflection Points Today

Jun 8, 2025

A German leader’s D-Day lesson for Trump

By Frederick Kempe

In the Oval Office, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered a message that no American should ignore.

Conflict Germany

New Atlanticist

Jun 4, 2025

The UK Strategic Defence Review lays out an ambitious roadmap for reform. Will the government deliver?

By AM Sir Christopher Harper, KBE, RAF (Ret.)

The review is a positive step toward revitalizing the United Kingdom’s defense posture, but its success will depend on funding and follow-through.

Conflict Defense Industry

In the News

Jun 2, 2025

Murray in Sky News on UK’s Strategic Defence Review

By Atlantic Council

On June 2, Rob Murray, non-resident senior fellow at Forward Defense and the Transatlantic Security Initiative, appeared on Sky News to offer his insights on the UK’s Strategic Defence Review. Murray emphasized the importance of re-drawing financial architectures and increasing credit flow into supply chains to effectively finance the Review’s ambitious armament procurement goals.

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FEATURED COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

France’s policy on China: Strategic autonomy and less naïveté

Germany wants to double its defense spending. Where should the money go?

Europe needs to keep up the momentum for Ukraine after its White House show of force

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Lipsky quoted in Bloomberg on the best-case outcome of the G7 summit

Lipsky quoted in Reuters on the best-case result of the G7 summit

Lipsky quoted in The Wall Street Journal on the best-case result of the G7 summit

Kumar cited in AFP on the significance of the G7 summit’s guest list

Lipsky quoted in The New York Times on the G7 summit

The objectives of transatlantic financial services regulation and the future of international cooperation

Lipsky quoted in The President’s Daily Brief Podcast on US-China Trade Negotiations

A German leader’s D-Day lesson for Trump

The UK Strategic Defence Review lays out an ambitious roadmap for reform. Will the government deliver?

Murray in Sky News on UK’s Strategic Defence Review

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