Transatlantic Relations

Why France Wants to Rejoin NATO
By April 25, 2008 Read More →

Why France Wants to Rejoin NATO

French President Nicolas Sarkozy says he will decide by late 2008 or early 2009 whether France will fully rejoin the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

With ‘Old Europe’ Allies Like These…
By April 15, 2008 Read More →

With ‘Old Europe’ Allies Like These…

The recent NATO Summit in Romania showed why there is trouble ahead for transatlantic relations—no matter who occupies the White House next January.

What Europeans Are Saying About American Democracy
By January 30, 2008 Read More →

What Europeans Are Saying About American Democracy

The outcome of the US presidential election will affect the lives of millions of people around the world. So it’s probably not surprising that many Europeans are resentful that only Americans will have a say in it.

Anti-Americanism: It’s About American Power, Not Policy
By December 17, 2007 Read More →

Anti-Americanism: It’s About American Power, Not Policy

How can America improve its image abroad? Answers to this question are being bandied by all of the presidential hopefuls.

America Wake Up! Europe Wants to Be a Superpower
By October 24, 2007 Read More →

America Wake Up! Europe Wants to Be a Superpower

European Union leaders have reached agreement on a new treaty that many Europeans hope will transform the 27-nation bloc into a superpower capable of counter-balancing the United States in global affairs.

Why Europe Needs a Hard Power Reality Check
By October 17, 2007 Read More →

Why Europe Needs a Hard Power Reality Check

Europeans are hoping a new European Union treaty will help raise their profile in international affairs. This is unlikely to happen anytime soon.

Why Russia Fears Transatlantic Missile Defense
By March 28, 2007 Read More →

Why Russia Fears Transatlantic Missile Defense

Poland and the Czech Republic are considering an American request to base elements of an anti-missile defense system on their territory.

Si la demografía es el destino, Europa no liderará en el siglo XXI
By November 6, 2006 Read More →

Si la demografía es el destino, Europa no liderará en el siglo XXI

La población de Estados Unidos oficialmente pasó el umbral de los 300 millones en octubre de 2006. Estados Unidos es ahora la tercera nación más populosa del mundo, después de China e India. Además, Estados Unidos está creciendo más rápido que cualquier otro país industrializado… en realidad, es prácticamente la única nación desarrollada con expectativas […]

EEUU, Alemania y el nuevo equilibrio de poder en Europa
By February 1, 2006 Read More →

EEUU, Alemania y el nuevo equilibrio de poder en Europa

El ascenso de Angela Merkel como la nueva canciller alemana reestablecerá así un sano equilibrio en Europa, de enfoque atlantista.

The United States, Germany and the New Balance of Power in Europe
By January 20, 2006 Read More →

The United States, Germany and the New Balance of Power in Europe

US President George W Bush met with the new German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House on 13 January. The meeting paved the way for an easing of tensions between Germany and the United States after three years of friction.

Por qué sigue importando el Presidente Bush
By January 19, 2006 Read More →

Por qué sigue importando el Presidente Bush

En noviembre de 2004, George W. Bush se convirtió en el primer presidente republicano en más de 100 años en ser reelegido con mayoría tanto en el Congreso como en el Senado.

Why Bush Still Matters
By January 12, 2006 Read More →

Why Bush Still Matters

In November 2004, George W. Bush became the first Republican president in more than 100 years to be re-elected with majorities in both the House and the Senate.