European Council on Foreign Relations

Andy Burnham is expected to adopt a cautious approach to U.S. relations, avoiding immediate engagement with Trump while prioritizing domestic issues. He plans to retain Jonathan Powell as national security adviser and may consider David Miliband for foreign secretary, signaling continuity in security commitments but emphasizing alternative trade strategies.

Carl Bildt, co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, and the alliance's status during President Trump's second term.

The Gaza Strip's humanitarian crisis and stalled conflict resolution are overshadowed by the US-Iran war, with no mention of Gaza in preliminary peace terms between Washington and Tehran. Ongoing Cairo negotiations involving Palestinian factions, Hamas, and a US-led Board of Peace face Israeli government opposition and remain uncertain.

NATO leaders will address challenges in converting increased defense spending into sufficient weapon production, amid concerns over Europe's reliance on the US and strained stockpiles due to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. The summit in Ankara aims to finalize defense industry deals, but analysts warn Europe's current production capacity remains inadequate for prolonged conflicts.

A survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) found that 66% of EU citizens across 15 countries support the UK rejoining the bloc. Most UK voters believe Brexit has negatively impacted their priorities and favor closer ties, including integration measures like free movement, despite these policies being previously controversial.

The EU is moving toward a unified tough approach to China, driven by concerns over Chinese state-subsidized goods undermining European manufacturing. While Paris has pushed for tariffs, Berlin initially hesitated due to China's role in Germany's car industry. The EU now appears prepared to implement smaller trade measures rather than a full-scale trade war.

The Guardian editorial criticizes the abandonment of a Franco-German fighter jet project as a setback for European strategic autonomy. The project, initiated in 2017 by Macron and Merkel, failed due to disagreements between Dassault and Airbus. The article emphasizes the need for better coordination among European defense industries amid rising Russian threats and an unreliable U.S. under Trump.

European leaders will meet in Luxemburg to discuss Ukraine's application for European Union membership. NPR's David Folkenflik interviewed Engjellushe Morina of the European Council on Foreign Relations regarding the meetings.

The EU is exploring joint funding for military capabilities like air-to-air refueling to reduce reliance on U.S. assets, with estimated costs of €500 billion. The initiative aims to address concerns over U.S. commitment to NATO under President Donald Trump, though challenges include procurement control and speed of development.

The end of the FCAS 'flagship project' is described as a setback for Franco-German cooperation and European defense. Ulrike Franke attributes the project's failure to a structural design flaw and a lack of collaboration between industrial rivals, including Dassault.

A survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations reveals that only 10% of Europeans across 15 countries view the US as an ally, with majorities doubting US support in case of an attack. The findings highlight a historic low in confidence in the American 'security guarantee' ahead of upcoming G7 and NATO summits.

A survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) reveals that only 10% of Europeans across 15 countries view the US as an ally, with majorities doubting US support in case of an attack. The findings highlight a historic low in European confidence in the US as a security guarantor, cited as 'deep mistrust' ahead of G7 and NATO summits.

The West is experiencing an age of 'hyperpolitics' marked by heightened polarization and ineffective institutions, as social media enables individuals to engage in politics without joining traditional groups, leading to voter frustration due to unmet demands for change.