From Across the Pond
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The conflict cannot end until Ukraine is part of the West

Xi is fixated on ending China’s century of humiliation


Consequences of Putin’s war go beyond its implications for Russia

Nuclear tensions on the Korean peninsula are accelerating dramatically
The stark US-German differences on China
The transatlantic partners split on the nature of the country under Xi, and the extent of economic partnership with Beijing.
Europe’s US anxiety
The Continent is right to feel uneasy about the direction of American trade and foreign economic policy.
Germany struggles to adjust to a new era
The coalition government has taken some important steps to address the current crisis, but has so far failed to set a new, more sustainable course.
Putin’s NATO bungle
Russia’s actions have unwittingly cemented American support for both Europe and the Alliance, bolstering transatlantic solidarity.
Turkey: Difficult to live with, nearly impossible to live without
Erdoğan may make for a very complicated ally, but the country’s strategic importance to the Alliance is clear.
In Madrid, NATO must focus on the long term
The alliance won’t be whole until it includes all those in Europe who stand for freedom and democracy.
The deteriorating nuclear order
We’re returning to a time when nuclear threats were the norm — and the world flirted with Armageddon.
How to end Russia’s Black Sea blockade
The block on shipping can’t be broken with missiles alone, but a naval escort could provide the answer.
If Finland and Sweden join NATO, it’s on Russia
Putin has failed to contain the military alliance, bringing it much closer to his borders instead.