Center for American Progress Center for American Progress

Europe

Top Features

The Neglected Alliance

In a new report, Spencer Boyer and Brian Katulis detail how to restore U.S.-Turkish relations to meet new challenges.

Other Europe Features

November 4, 2009

How Capable Is Obama After All?

This podcast reviews the first anniversary of Obama’s election and discusses his achievements and the challenges he faces in the next year. Werz argues Obama was as successful as one can possibly be given the unique problems that he did face when he took office and that the stabilization of the financial crisis was his first achievement in a time where he had to tackle several domestic and international crises simultaneously. By Michael Werz
October 30, 2009

Yes, We Can?

The event “Yes, We Can?” took place on October 13 in Hamburg, Germany at the Koerber Forum. Michael Werz, a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, spoke about the first year of the new administration and the meaning of Barack Obama’s multiethnic background. Other participants in the event, moderated by U.S. journalist Melinda Crane, were Karsten Voigt, coordinator of U.S.-German relations in the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin, and Hamburg-based writer Lu Yen Roloff. By Michael Werz
October 27, 2009

Turkey’s Democratic Steps Have a Lot in Common with U.S. Interests

Michael Werz tells Today's Zaman that if Turkish society continues on its path of democratic reform and vigorous public debate about its future, it will play an important role in the region where it has a lot of interests in common with the United States. By Michael Werz
October 2, 2009

The European Paradox

Social democracy appears to be declining in Europe even as many progressive policies remain deeply ingrained, write Matt Browne, John Halpin, and Ruy Teixeira. By Matt Browne, John Halpin, Ruy Teixeira
September 29, 2009

No Obituaries Yet for Capitalism in Russia

The unique form of capitalism that developed following the Yukos affair seems likely to survive the current economic upheaval, writes Samuel Charap in Current History. By Samuel Charap
July 30, 2009

Surviving the Crisis in Ukraine

A CAP event probes the future of Ukraine in face of upcoming presidential elections, a struggling economy, and the looming expiration of gas contracts with Russia.
July 21, 2009

Anxiety and Recommitment in Russia’s Neighborhood

Vice President Biden this week will have to ease the fears of Russia’s neighbors that the “reset” in U.S.-Russia relations is a threat to their interests, writes Samuel Charap. By Samuel Charap
July 17, 2009

No Grand U.S.-Russia Bargain

Obama's Moscow trip was no failure. Missile defense and NATO expansion can't be decided by Russia and the U.S. alone, writes Samuel Charap in the Guardian. By Samuel Charap
July 9, 2009

The Real Breakthrough at the Russia Summit

Arms control and Afghanistan were key issues at the summit, write Samuel Charap and Andrew Grotto, but just as important is that the two countries are managing their disagreements. By Samuel Charap, Andrew J. Grotto
July 8, 2009

From Russia—Not with Love, but with Results

Overall, I have given the Bush administration higher marks on emerging power relations than on most other aspects of U.S. foreign policy. Relations with China were broadened, the U.S.-Japan alliance deepened, the friendship with India solidified. By Nina Hachigian
July 7, 2009

Resetting U.S.-Russia Relations

A CAP event featuring former Secretary of Defense William Cohen introduces the Center’s new report on U.S. Russia policy and previews Obama’s summit in Moscow.
July 6, 2009

Mr. Obama Goes to Moscow

Today, President Barack Obama arrives in Moscow to meet with his Russian counterpart, Dmitri Medvedev, for a three-day summit. It will be their first face-to-face exchange since meeting in London in early April, when Obama was in Europe for the G-20 and NATO summits. After a frosty U.S.-Russian relationship during most of President George W. Bush’s term in office, this summit offers an opportunity to show Russia and the rest of the world that the new U.S. administration is serious about making a fresh start and is willing to put some substance behind that much-talked-about “reset button.” By Spencer P. Boyer
July 2, 2009

Policy Recommendations for the July Moscow Summit and Beyond

Nine policy recommendations for the Obama administration to consider as it finalizes the agenda for the summit in Moscow on July 6-8 and in the months thereafter. By Samuel Charap
July 2, 2009

After the “Reset”

Samuel Charap outlines a strategy and new agenda for U.S. Russia policy in advance of the Moscow summit between Presidents Obama and Medvedev. By Samuel Charap, Laura Conley, Peter Juul, Andrew Light, Julian L. Wong
July 2, 2009

Ask the Expert: Preparing for the Moscow Summit

Samuel Charap discusses the Obama administration's "reset button" strategy, the agenda for the upcoming Moscow summit, and the future of U.S. Russia relations. By Samuel Charap
June 30, 2009

U.S.-Russia Climate and Energy Efficiency Cooperation: A Neglected Challenge

Andrew Light, Julian L. Wong, and Samuel Charap argue that the United States and Russia can work together on climate change and energy efficiency. By Andrew Light, Julian L. Wong, Samuel Charap
May 20, 2009

Beyond the "Reset Button"

Samuel Charap proposes a new strategy for U.S. policy toward Russia. By Samuel Charap
April 22, 2009

Interactive Map: Europe's Role in Afghanistan

NATO countries have pledged more troops and money for Afghanistan, but it remains to be seen whether this will signal improvements, writes Natalie Ondiak. By Natalie Ondiak
April 16, 2009

Learning from Each Other

Report from Spencer Boyer discusses what the United States and Europe can learn from each other when it comes to integrating immigrant and minority groups into their larger societies. By Spencer P. Boyer
November 18, 2008

The Experience of the UK Child Poverty Target

In 1999 Tony Blair announced a goal of eliminating child poverty in Britain within a generation. Kate Bell examines the country's progress. By Kate Bell
November 3, 2008

The Price of Poverty

New research from the UK confirms what CAP showed in 2007—child poverty drags down a nation’s economy.
September 26, 2008

The Coldest Days of the Cold War

The next U.S. president can learn much from looking at that time and the approaches of Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy. By John Gans, Rudy deLeon, Winny Chen
August 28, 2008

The Future of U.S.-Russia Relations

Spencer Boyer on how the Russia-Georgia conflict in South Ossettia has and will change U.S.-Russia relations. By Spencer P. Boyer
August 21, 2008

Think Again: Return of the Cold War Punditocracy

There are no good guys in the Georgia-Russia conflict, but the media seems hell-bent on simplifying it so that Russia is the only aggressor. By Eric Alterman, George Zornick
August 19, 2008

Reckless Management of U.S. Interests in the Caucasus

Scott Lilly raises questions about the U.S. role in the escalation of conflict in Georgia. By Scott Lilly
August 13, 2008

Why Russia Can't Be Ignored

The international conflict between Russia and Georgia over the status of Georgia's breakaway territory of South Ossetia rightly brought about hand-wringing from a war-weary international community. The crisis has already caused a humanitarian catastrophe in which thousands have been killed and tens of thousands have been displaced in and around South Ossetia. By Spencer P. Boyer
August 12, 2008

There’s a Bear in the Woods!

Bush administration neoconservatives were caught flatfooted by reawakening Russian empire, writes Scott Lilly. By Scott Lilly
July 23, 2008

Russia's Mojito Squadron

The Russian newspaper Izvestia reported Monday that Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons could be deployed to Cuba in response to U.S. plans to install a missile defense system in Eastern Europe. By Andrew J. Grotto
July 16, 2008

America's Immigration Lesson to Europe

Europe's low birthrates pose a serious threat to its economic security, making immigration crucial to its survival. By Spencer P. Boyer, Jesse Schwartz
March 11, 2008

Russia's False Choice

Russia's choice between full democracy and stability is a false one, writes Spencer Boyer on The Root. By Spencer P. Boyer
December 11, 2007

The Future of Kosovo

The threat of renewed violence in Kosovo means NATO must strengthen its peacekeeping forces, writes Spencer P. Boyer. By Spencer P. Boyer
December 11, 2007

A Fresh Start for Sarkozy?

Sarkozy should seize the opportunity to repair his relationship with France's immigrant communities, write Spencer Boyer and Matthew Forgotson. By Spencer P. Boyer
November 8, 2007

Sarkozy and America

By Spencer P. Boyer
October 3, 2007

Re-framing Social Safety Nets

European and American policy makers discuss how globalization is affecting the role of the government in the Western world.
August 7, 2007

Europe Confronts Islam

Reluctance to embrace the Muslim community in Western Europe threatens to alienate people who are key to curbing future terrorist attacks. By Andrew Tillman
July 23, 2007

Standing With Kosovo Again

By John Podesta
June 1, 2007

Learning from Europe: Designing Cap-and-Trade Programs that Work

The marketplace for greenhouse gas emissions in Europe offers lessons as the U.S. develops its own cap-and-trade system to combat global warming, writes Benjamin Goldstein. By Benjamin Goldstein
April 13, 2006

Is Freedom Still on the March in Ukraine?

By Peter Ogden, Lynn Tesser
December 12, 2005

France's rift: culture, not color

By Spencer P. Boyer
September 22, 2005

Foreign Policy Implications of a New German Government

By Christian E. Weller
September 12, 2005

Decision in Germany

By Christian E. Weller
April 4, 2005

Yushchenko's challenges

February 22, 2005

Why Europe Matters

By Max Bergmann
December 22, 2004

"Meddling" In Ukraine

» More

Where We Stand on National Security

CAP’s national security approach embodies progressive traditions that have protected our nation and nurtured our democratic ideals and freedom at home and abroad. Our policy priorities secure our country from attack and protect our national security interests abroad by ensuring our military forces are capable and ready, and our democratic alliances are strong and enduring. We understand that integrated military, diplomatic, and economic power guided by progressive ideals makes us safer and more prosperous.