Keywords: Transatlantic Relations


NATO chief says Europe is not seeking to replace the US nuclear umbrella

The Secretary General of North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Mark Rutte, stated that European countries are not aiming to substitute the United States’ nuclear umbrella, despite ongoing discussions on strengthening the continent’s deterrence capabilities. Speaking on the sidelines of the......

Merz calls for a more independent Europe amid global challenges

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Europe to strengthen its independence in the face of global instability and shifting power dynamics. Speaking at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange's New Year reception in Eschborn, Merz highlighted the rise of major powers that prioritize influence over rules. He......

Transatlantic ties fray as U.S., Europe clash over Greenland dispute

The former president of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, has issued a grim warning about the state of transatlantic relations, describing them as the weakest since NATO’s founding in 1949. Barroso attributed this breakdown to U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial......

EU vows Arctic defense boost amid Greenland crisis straining US ties

European Union leaders wrapped up an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday evening, aiming to forge a unified strategy in response to the Greenland crisis that has rattled transatlantic relations over the past two weeks. Even after US President Donald Trump announced a "framework agreement"......

Germany warns EU could deploy anti-coercion tools against Trump's tariffs

European leaders have united in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats, with Germany's finance minister declaring that a breaking point has been reached. Speaking at a joint press conference in Berlin alongside his French counterpart, Lars Klingbeil emphasized that the European......

Trump escalates pressure on Europe with tariff threats over Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified diplomatic tensions with several European nations by threatening to impose escalating tariffs tied to his controversial push for greater American influence — or even control — over the Arctic territory of Greenland. In a recent public message,......

White House floats military action over Greenland

The White House confirmed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is exploring “various possibilities” to acquire Greenland, including the potential use of US armed forces, in a statement that has sharpened a diplomatic crisis threatening to split NATO just days after American forces captured......

Allies express growing mistrust toward US global role

Western allies are showing increased skepticism toward the United States as a reliable global actor, with new polling indicating that public confidence in American leadership is steadily eroding across Canada and Western Europe. The trend reflects unease surrounding Washington's foreign policy direction......

Navigating the Future: UK’s Strategic Dilemma with a Potential Trump or Harris Presidency

As the United States approaches a pivotal presidential election, the implications for the United Kingdom's diplomatic landscape are becoming increasingly pronounced. The prospect of either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris taking office raises critical questions about the future of the UK-US relationship,......