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Rebuilding Ukraine

To rebuild Ukraine’s economy successfully, argue the authors, policymakers should help facilitate the return of Ukrainian workers and private investment by developing a long-term recovery strategy.

Report by Charles Becker, Peter Devine, Aaron Lam, Michelle Schultze and Eva Spektorov February 21, 2025 Center for Preventive Action
Ukraine

Europe’s Moment of Truth on Defending Ukraine—and the Continent

The Trump administration is signaling that European allies need to take the lead in securing Ukraine. How they respond has a crucial bearing on Ukraine’s fate and the future of the transatlantic partnership.

Article by Paul B. Stares and Michael E. O'Hanlon February 14, 2025
Ukraine

Ukraine, NATO, and War Termination

The United States has an unquestionable interest in ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Equally imperative, argue Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s Eric Ciaramella and Eric Green, is safeguarding Ukraine’s postwar sovereignty and security while signaling to Russia and other adversaries that attempting to change borders through force will incur a heavy cost.

Report by Eric Ciaramella and Eric Green February 14, 2025 Center for Preventive Action

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Securing Ukraine’s Future: What Should the United States Do?

As the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine looms, President Donald Trump and his administration are working toward bringing the war to a swift end. Five experts lay out recommendations for the Trump administration to ensure Ukraine’s survival and independence in alignment with core U.S. interests.

Article by Heidi Crebo-Rediker , Liana Fix , Thomas Graham , Michael O’Hanlon and Paul B. Stares January 29, 2025
Ukraine

Partners in Peacemaking: How the United States and Europe Can End the War in Ukraine

It would be easy for President Donald Trump to exclude his European counterparts from peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. But involving European partners is necessary to secure a better deal for the United States.

Article by Liana Fix January 23, 2025 Wachenheim Program on Peace and Security
France

What Does France’s Political Instability Mean for Europe?

The fall of the French government, along with political uncertainty in Germany, has upped the pressure on President Emmanuel Macron amid growing European tensions over migration, Ukraine, and energy policy.

Expert Brief by Matthias Matthijs December 17, 2024 Diamonstein-Spielvogel Project on the Future of Democracy
Georgia

Women This Week: President Salome Zourabichvili Leads Protest Against Pro-Russia Ruling Party

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers October 26 to November 1.

Post by Linda Robinson and Noël James November 1, 2024 Women Around the World
China

Europe Should Emulate Biden’s Restrictions on Chinese Smart Cars

Europe’s planned tariffs on electric vehicles from China miss the bigger threat: Beijing could turn smart cars into weapons of cyber warfare.

Post by Liza Tobin October 22, 2024 Asia Unbound
United Nations

Russia Hosts BRICS Summit, EU Leaders Talk Migration, UN Biodiversity Summit Kicks Off, and More

The summit of the BRICS group begins in Russia, the first meeting since formally welcoming Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates into the bloc; European leaders discuss migration after a series of calls for speedier deportations and revised asylum processes; Colombia hosts the UN Biodiversity Summit; and Canada expels six Indian diplomats tied to the murder of a Sikh separatist.

Podcast with Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins October 17, 2024 The World Next Week
Austria

How Far-Right Election Gains Are Changing Europe

Far-right parties are making significant strides in Austria and Germany, pulling EU policies in a rightward direction.

Expert Brief by Liana Fix and Sophia Winograd October 15, 2024 Europe Program
Europe

Navigating Europe’s Challenges: A Conversation With Josep Borrell

Josep Borrell shares his insights on the challenges facing the European Union, its role in supporting Ukraine against Russia, and transatlantic relations with the United States. For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.

Virtual Event by Josep Borrell Fontelles and Michael Froman September 27, 2024
Grand Strategy

A New U.S. Grand Strategy: The Case for Multipolar Pluralism, With Stephen Heintz

Stephen Heintz, president and CEO of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how the United States should adapt to an era of renewed great power competition and domestic disagreement over what it should seek to achieve abroad. This episode is the fourth in a special TPI series on U.S. grand strategy.

Podcast with James M. Lindsay and Stephen Heintz August 20, 2024 The President’s Inbox
Greece

A Conversation With Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece discusses the nation's strategic defense efforts and opportunities for security cooperation in the Mediterranean.

Virtual Event by Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Daniel Speckhard July 9, 2024
Elections and Voting

Women This Week: Women Positioned to Lead the European Union in Top Jobs

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers June 22 to June 28.

Post by Noël James June 28, 2024 Women Around the World
France

Pivotal Elections for France—and Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist government faces a resounding defeat in snap legislative elections, potentially creating a wave of turbulence in one of the European Union’s founding member states.

Expert Brief by Matthias Matthijs June 27, 2024 Europe Program