“We know some in the administration have a harsher tone on these topics,” she conceded, without naming the American president or vice president. Democratic Party politicians in Munich said Rubio’s speech marked a change in tone, but they were uncertain it would affect the substance of the transatlantic relationship. “He was clearly trying to escape … Read more
European leaders descend on Brussels this evening for a crunch summit with the transatlantic relationship top of their agenda. U.S. President Donald Trump backed down Wednesday from his most belligerent threats about seizing Greenland from Denmark, but that hasn’t assuaged European concerns about America’s posture toward Europe. It’s another busy day in Davos too, with … Read more
Surgeon and best-selling author Atul Gawande on Monday provided a close-up account of the damage inflicted by the Trump administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Agency of International Development, but with a note of encouragement to students and faculty to stay committed to science and medicine. Gawande, a surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and faculty … Read more
The global trade war intensified today, sending markets into turmoil as China and the European Union escalated their responses to President Trump’s latest round of tariffs. The moves have sparked fears of a global recession, with stock markets, bond yields, and oil prices all feeling the pressure. Trump remains defiant, urging companies to relocate to … Read more
On Friday, Greenland’s government announced a deal for a coalition between Greenland’s Democrats and other parties. Trump’s obsession with the strategic, mineral-rich island has grown stronger in the past weeks. He made the issue a top national security priority, and told journalists on Friday that “we have to have” the territory to secure the U.S.’s position … Read more
McGregor’s appearance at the White House is not a total surprise, given Trump’s promotion of far-right and anti-immigrant voices. McGregor — who is a divisive figure in his native Ireland but has a huge following among conservative white American men — says he wants to run for Ireland’s presidency later this year on an anti-immigration … Read more
After the U.S. announced that it would “immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine,” President Donald Trump said he would invite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky back to the White House because “we want to get the Ukraine war over with.” What to know: The U.S.’ talks with Ukraine in … Read more
Ukraine Grapples with Reports of Saudi Arabia Peace Talks Amidst ongoing tension, reports of a potential meeting between U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia have sparked a wave of confusion and skepticism in Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly acknowledged the unclarified talks, stating, "I saw that someone said that there would be a … Read more
Archyde europe at a Crossroads: Navigating Trump’s Pressure Table of Contents 1. europe at a Crossroads: Navigating Trump’s Pressure 2. Europe at a Crossroads: Navigating the Trump Management’s Pressure 3. Boosting European Defense: A Call for Unity and Strategy 4. What’s Next for Europe? 5. In light of President Trump’s demands for increased defense spending … Read more
Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Egede has repeatedly pushed back against speculation the island could be up for grabs, stressing his people’s agency in the debate. “We don’t want to be Danes. We don’t want to be Americans. We want to be Greenlanders,” he told reporters earlier this month. Trump first mulled acquiring the vast Arctic island … Read more