Why Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Should Prompt NATO To Act
Hungary’s democratic backsliding and increasingly nationalist rhetoric threatens the stability of the alliance. NATO needs to respond.
Europe
How White Supremacy Returned to Mainstream Politics
This report provides a guide to identifying and calling out the white nationalist ideas that are infiltrating U.S. political discourse.
Any Kosovo-Serbia Deal Needs the European Union
Upcoming Kosovo-Serbia talks at the White House raise concerns that by cutting out the European Union, the Trump administration may sacrifice the region’s long-term stability for a political win.
Italy After COVID-19: Betrayal or Renewal?
The United States and the European Union can help Italy out of a 25-year mess.
Building a Strong Middle Class Through Career Pathways Programs
The United States can raise academic outcomes, lower youth unemployment, and strengthen its economy by following the leads of Germany, Singapore, and Switzerland in training their youth for in-demand jobs.
The Weakest Link: Russian Influence Operation in the Netherlands Reveals Vulnerabilities in EU Foreign Policy Powers
A new Russia scandal has emerged—this time in the Netherlands.
A Migrant Model To Follow: Portugal’s Response to the Coronavirus
The United States and other countries should take a cue from the humanitarian ways that Portugal is treating migrants and asylum-seekers during this pandemic.
Don’t Let the U.S. Response to the Coronavirus Crisis Do More Damage to Democracy
The long journey to bring a resolution to the COVID-19 pandemic requires unprecedented actions, but sacrificing our civil liberties shouldn’t be among them.
Coronavirus May Be the EU’s Hardest Test Yet
As the world braces for an economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of the EU is about to be decided.
Why Trump’s EU Travel Restrictions Do Not Help To Prevent Coronavirus Outbreak
At a moment of global crisis, President Trump’s EU travel ban causes widespread panic, threatens the economy, and further damages the transatlantic relationship.
Embrace the Union
To revive and rebuild the trans-Atlantic alliance, the United States should fully embrace the European Union.
Beyond Populism
The era of European populism is over. What comes next is far more disconcerting.
Democratic Resilience
This report analyzes different countries’ approaches to prevent, mitigate, and respond to Russian interference operations and draws lessons for policymakers and stakeholders ahead of the 2020 U.S. election.
10 Things to Watch for on Brexit
The United Kingdom is locked in a titanic battle for its future as Parliament prepares to vote on the terms of its withdrawal from the European Union.
Europe’s Populist Challenge
It is more urgent now than ever for defenders of liberal democracy to understand the drivers behind the populist resurgence in Europe and to find new ways to fight back.
