NATO’s Ankara summit was a wasted opportunity – POLITICO
And they are right. Ankara, in many ways, was a lost opportunity. The grandly named “Ankara Summit Declaration”…
Trump offers Ukraine olive branch at G7 — with a price tag – POLITICO
Trump’s apparent openness to increasing pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his war against Ukraine, and…
Macron says Hormuz maritime mission can be deployed within days – POLITICO
France and the U.K. have been spearheading efforts to put together a maritime mission aimed at securing the…
Canada’s Carney charmed by Irish county filled with dozens of cousins – POLITICO
An emotional high point came in the nearby crossroads village of Aghagower, where Carney’s paternal grandparents, Robert Carney…
Kaja Kallas pitches role for EU in Iran ceasefire talks – POLITICO
European countries and the U.K. have carefully avoided any direct military role in the Iranian conflict, and their refusal…
Europe races to make it harder for Trump to rattle NATO – POLITICO
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson warned against inserting a “European preference” into EU defense procurement rules. “My responsibility,…
EU leaders hope Trump trade truce will hold – POLITICO
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola called the agreement proof that “Europe is a reliable partner,” stressing that the…
Merz wouldn’t tell his kids to move to America anymore – POLITICO
“I am a great admirer of America,” Merz added, drawing laughter from the crowd, “but right now my…
Trump says he ‘might’ move US troops to Poland from Germany – POLITICO
U.S. President Donald Trump said he “might” move U.S. troops from Germany to Poland, as the Pentagon prepares to…
Rubio backs NATO in Rome as US-Italy tensions simmer – POLITICO
According to Italian media, Rubio said he had not raised the issue of troop withdrawals directly with Meloni,…
Rubio resets US-Vatican relationship in meeting with Pope Leo XIV – POLITICO
The secretary of State, a practicing Catholic, said on X that the meeting underscored “a shared commitment to…
Managing an ally, appealing to a pope – POLITICO
And Crosetto said at an event during Italy’s Armed Forces Day that “in a world that has gone…