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Domestic DebatesEuropeanJuly 29, 2010 | Europe's Vision DeficitGuy Sorman: Governments throughout Western Europe are suffering from a dearth of popular support. Leaders from the left, right and center of the political spectrum have all seen drops in approval ratings. They have proven themselves incapable of explaining the economic crisis to their citizens and lack vision. …More July 28, 2010 | EU Tries to Get Iran to TalkWith new sanctions in place, the European Union is attempting to get Iran back to the table for talks on its nuclear program. ++ “A new diplomatic window of opportunity” is opening at the end of Ramadan, as EU High Representative Catherine Ashton plans …More July 20, 2010 | The Special Relationship is No Longer So SpecialDavid Cameron’s first visit to the White House will be accompanied by the usual pomp and circumstance, but the special relationship between the UK and the US is devoid of any real substance. ++ Obama and Cameron do not share …More North AmericanJune 22, 2010 | Getting a Handle on LeaksThe recent attempt to prosecute a suspect in the WikiLeaks video posting on the Baghdad helicopter shooting incident demonstrates how difficult it is for the government to get a handle on classified information leaks. ++ The biggest problem remains the …More June 11, 2010 | US: Some Old-Fashioned New Blood in PoliticsThe current primary season brought a few surprises: Female and black GOP candidates stepped forth with a conservative agenda, yet looked “refreshingly unconventional.” ++ “The Obama Democrats lit the match for this …More TransatlanticJuly 29, 2010 | Europe's Vision DeficitGuy Sorman: Governments throughout Western Europe are suffering from a dearth of popular support. Leaders from the left, right and center of the political spectrum have all seen drops in approval ratings. They have proven themselves incapable of explaining the economic crisis to their citizens and lack vision. …More July 28, 2010 | Obama's Grand Strategy and EuropeErik Brattberg: The new US National Security Strategy should prompt the EU to get its act together. Instead of complaining about its position on Washington’s list of priorities, Europe should aim to recapture its strategic importance by focusing on becoming a more effective foreign policy actor. …More July 27, 2010 | Turkey Turning East but Looking WestWestern opinion holds that Turkey is turning East, but Ankara is actually pursuing a policy centered on its economic and geographic power. ++ Europe remains a key goal, but Turkey has diversified its alliances and no longer depends on the will …More Expert SurveyJune 22, 2009 | Broad EU Debate Needed on Russia's RoleEditorial Team: Cohesive European policy towards Russia will only happen if frank debate about the nation’s desired role is expanded and deepened, according to experts from 11 European nations surveyed by Atlantic-Community.org. …More June 18, 2009 | EU Must Bring Its Expertise to PakistanEditorial Team: Terrorism and the proliferation of nuclear weapons are growing threats for the EU. 30 international experts interviewed by Atlantic-Community.org nearly unanimously call for a much stronger EU commitments to the stabilization of Pakistan than promised at yesterday’s EU-Pakistan summit. The EU should complement US strategy with a long-term focus on state building. …More June 15, 2009 | Economic Crisis not Severe Enough to Change Kremlin PolicyEditorial Team: In the third part of our survey, experts agree that the economic crisis is a small window of opportunity for enhanced Western-Russian cooperation, but not (yet) severe enough to make Moscow more amenable. The Kremlin might continue with its assertive foreign policy to deflect from increasing social tensions. …More |
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