The West’s claim to a shared standard of rights and legitimacy is losing whatever standing it still has.
The West’s Human Rights Consensus Is Fraying
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Europe
Russia Expands Its War
And European leaders are freaking out.
Why Today’s Tech War Needs Yesterday’s History
Technology will continue to dissolve the boundaries of the world and release torrents of information, but history provides a guide to how to survive the flood.
Pete Hegseth’s Invasions
On weapons, energy, and tech, Europe is groping toward a declaration of independence from America.
The Limits of European Strategic Autonomy
It’s becoming harder to maintain consensus on policy toward Ukraine.
Bulgarian Spring: Europe Should Pay Attention
Spring usually arrives quietly in Europe as a season, not a metaphor. In Bulgaria, it arrived as a warning.
The Transatlantic Rift Over Gaza’s Future
Europe wants to reduce the suffering in Gaza. The U.S. is focused on security.
Where Are Europe’s Mamdanis?
In Europe, radical politicians are relatively common, but immigrants still struggle to be accepted.
Trump’s Trillion Dollar NATO Gambit
The president thinks that militarizing Europe is a good thing. He’s wrong.
Labubu’s Rise Mirrors Declining Faith in US Leadership
Europeans are increasingly giving the thumb’s down to Trump’s America.