Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Mar 30
Trump’s ‘gut’ let him down in Iran — and we’re all paying the price of his failed diplomacy https://www.politico.eu/article/iran-war-donald-trump-failed-diplomacy-price-gulf-conflict-bombing/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #FromAcrossthePond #Nuclearweapons #Negotiations #WarinUkraine #DonaldTrump #NuclearDeal #MiddleEast #Commentary #Diplomacy #WarinIran #History #Gaza #War
Trump’s ‘gut’ let him down in Iran — and we’re all paying the price of his failed diplomacy

Washington’s brand of dealmaking seems unable to handle a determined enemy that seeks its own survival by imposing maximum pain on others.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Mar 23
Thought Iraq was a blunder? Iran is far worse. https://www.politico.eu/article/iraq-iran-donald-trump-blunder-far-worse/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Transatlanticrelations #FromAcrossthePond #Russiasanctions #Energyprices #WarinUkraine #MiddleEast #Commentary #WarinIran #Missiles #Security #Shipping #History #Drones #Asia #Oil #War
Thought Iraq was a blunder? Iran is far worse.

Trump’s decision to join Israel in a war against Iran is a far bigger strategic error, and one with far bigger strategic consequences.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Sep 25, 2025
Europe is at war with Russia, whether it likes it or not https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-russia-war-in-ukraine-nato-poland-romania-estonia/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Aidanddevelopment #FromAcrossthePond #WarinUkraine #DonaldTrump #Airdefense #Commentary #Military #Borders #Defense #Kremlin #Drones #NATO #War
Europe is at war with Russia, whether it likes it or not

The fighting in Ukraine is only part of Russia’s wider war against the continent as a whole. It’s high time to recognize this reality and act accordingly.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Jun 26, 2025
NATO survives another day https://www.politico.eu/article/nato-survives-another-day/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #FromAcrossthePond #EuropeanDefense #Defensebudgets #WarinUkraine #Cooperation #NATOSummit #Commentary #Military #Security #Defense #NATO
NATO survives another day

Behind all the backslapping and bonhomie, it’s impossible to ignore the real concerns and fears that now fully penetrate the alliance.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Jun 16, 2025
Trump’s political offensive on European allies will have long-lasting consequences https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-europe-allies-canada-netherlands-america/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Transatlanticrelations #FromAcrossthePond #Foreignpolicy #WarinUkraine #Cooperation #DonaldTrump #Immigration #NATOSummit #Commentary #Farright #Industry #Security #Imports #Tariffs #Media #Trade #NATO
Trump’s political offensive on European allies will have long-lasting consequences

While keeping the U.S. president onside will be important, erstwhile allies would do well to coordinate their response to Washington’s wholesale assault on its partners.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Apr 21, 2025
Trump may get a nuclear deal — on Iran’s terms https://www.politico.eu/article/trump-may-get-a-nuclear-deal-on-irans-terms/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Economicsanctions #FromAcrossthePond #Nuclearweapons #Negotiations #DonaldTrump #NuclearDeal #MiddleEast #Commentary #Diplomacy #Military
Trump may get a nuclear deal — on Iran’s terms

Given Tehran’s weakened state and Washington’s eagerness for a deal, success is possible. However, it’s more likely to resemble the 2015 one Trump abandoned.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Mar 28, 2025
What Signalgate really tells us https://www.politico.eu/article/journalist-donald-trump-nato-us-signal-group-chat-officials/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Transatlanticrelations #EU-USmilitaryties #FromAcrossthePond #Communications #DonaldTrump #MiddleEast #Commentary #Platforms #Military #Security #Defense #digital
Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Feb 20, 2025
We need a new transatlantic bargain https://www.politico.eu/article/transatlantic-bargain-eu-us-donald-trump-security-war-jd-vance-trump-america-withdrawl/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Transatlanticrelations #FromAcrossthePond #EuropeanDefense #Defensebudgets #WarinUkraine #Cooperation #Ammunition #Commentary #Armaments #Military #Security #Defense #NATO
We need a new transatlantic bargain

If Washington is to continue to see enduring value in this historic alliance, it needs a true and more equal partnership.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Jan 16, 2025
World’s far-right populists pack guest list for Trump’s inauguration https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-inauguration-far-right-populists-giorgia-meloni-javier-milei/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #FromAcrossthePond #Europeanpolitics #U.S.election2024 #ForeignAffairs #Foreignpolicy #U.S.politics #Department #Elections #Americas #Farright #Military #Populism #Security #Spectrum #Politics #History #Imports #Tariffs #Rights #Media #Space #Trade #Data #MEPs
World’s far-right populists pack guest list for Trump’s inauguration

While it’s not usual to invite foreign dignitaries, Trump is laying down a clear ideological marker with his invitees from across the world.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Nov 8, 2024
The end of Pax Americana https://www.politico.eu/article/pax-america-donald-trump-us-elections-president-reelection-deport/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Transatlanticrelations #FromAcrossthePond #U.S.election2024 #Courtdecisions #WarinUkraine #DonaldTrump #Immigration #Commentary #Democracy #Elections #Inflation #RuleofLaw #Security #Tariffs #Media #Trade #Asia #NATO
The end of Pax Americana

When the U.S. inaugurates Donald J. Trump as its 47th president, the country and world will be very different because of it.

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