Tag: Europe

KYIV—In the course of the last month, Ukraine’s government pushed two significant measures related to one of its most glaring weaknesses: its strained armed forces. Yet the moves landed awkwardly ...

The European Union-United States trade deal, announced to fanfare this summer, is already showing signs of unravelling. The most surprising aspect may be that this is hardly a surprise. The ...

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the West’s divide on how best to stop Russia’s war in Ukraine, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s conviction, and potential U.S.-Qatar ...

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is headless at a time of acute need. It has been some 11 months since the accusation became public that the court’s chief prosecutor, Karim ...

Last night, Russia invaded NATO. Any other description is an obfuscation. At least 19 Russian drones, some launched from Belarus (Moscow’s close ally), flew into Poland. NATO scrambled jets and ...

In December 1941, as Japanese bombers and landing ships converged on Singapore, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill still clung to the belief that the British territory and naval base remained ...

When European Commission President José Manuel Barroso delivered Europe’s first State of the Union address in 2010, many people in Brussels and other European capitals were instantly dismissive. A state ...

France finds itself yet again mired in a political crisis. Prime Minister François Bayrou, unable to secure a majority of votes in the National Assembly in favor of his proposed ...

The first week of March featured a moment of dark political comedy worthy of Veep creator Armando Iannucci. In a scene that felt scripted for satire, the United States became ...

The author and her family spent 11 days in Europe, touring four countries.Courtesy of Alesandra DubinI plan my family's annual summer vacation during the hottest time of year in many ...