State of U.S. Troop Presence in Eastern Europe
Aidan Ishann Raman Bogan Staff Writer NATO allies are reassessing their defensive strategy in Eastern Europe as shifting U.S.
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Hungary Accused of Leaking EU Discussions to Russia
Hasini Muddapu Staff Writer Earlier this week, the European Union was shaken by one of its own members, Hungary,
Read MoreThe Case for a Stronger Canadian-European Alliance
Since Donald Trump was elected to be the 47th president of the United States, American foreign policy has taken a sharp turn. Traditionally, the U.S. has maintained strong relationships with its allies in Europe, the Americas, and the rest of the world. Recently, the new administration has largely abandoned this precedent, opting for isolationist practices such as levying numerous tariffs against their own allies, as reported by France 24.
Read MoreA German Shift to the Right
Germany’s elections on February 23 brought a new chancellor for the country and the largest voter turnout the country has recently seen. While Freidrich Merz and the Christian Democrats won the chancellery, they will still have to work to form a coalition with at least one other party.
Read MoreNationalism’s ‘Foothold’ in Europe is a Tightening Grip
European Parliamentary elections in early June this year carried what appeared to be a political shockwave throughout the continent, according to Associated Press. France dissolved its parliament, Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party gained ground, and the political composition of the European legislative body appeared to shift right.
Read MoreFOCUS on Data Privacy: European Union
The European Parliament, the European Union’s legislative body, recently announced that it is banning TikTok, a video sharing app, from its staffers’ phones, according to Al Jazeera.
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Western Nations Pledge Tanks to Ukraine
Tanks have played an important part in the Ukrainian conflict and continue to show their dominance on the battlefield. Russia has recently made the move to introduce their supposed cutting-edge T-14 Armata tank onto the battlefield, although intelligence reports have shown that the T-14s have been plagued with problems ever since they were introduced in 2015, reports Newsweek.
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FOCUS on NATO: The Origins and Direction of NATO Cooperation
New threats to European security and the expansion of new world powers have set a different tone for NATO cooperation since the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. However, many of the fears and divisions that led to the creation of NATO in the first place–such as the spread of communism and the ideological differences separating the West from the East–remain.
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FOCUS on NATO: Giving Aid
The U.S. and Germany are not the only NATO members looking to give aid to Ukraine. Newsweek reports that Poland and Finland, which are not a part of NATO but have requested to join the alliance, have both publicly voiced willingness to send tanks to Ukraine.
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How Ukraine’s Possible NATO Accession Will Change Eastern Europe
In the midst of the ongoing war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has formally requested to have his country’s application for NATO membership fast-tracked, reports Politico. After months of consideration by Ukraine and its western allies, it seems that the war-torn country has finally decided where it wants to be in the future.
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