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Content covering Europe, including the countries of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, and more.

Past Events

NATO Summit Debrief: What Comes Next After Ankara?

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Ambassador Julianne Smith, General Christopher Cavoli, and Leslie Vinjamuri analyze the outcomes of this summer's NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey.

Jul 13

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, left, depart a photo opportunity at the State Department on April 8, 2026.

Rod Lamkey / AP

What Comes Next for Hungary after a Historic Election?

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Rapid Response

Alexander Cooley, Armida van Rij, and Leslie Vinjamuri analyze the election results from Hungary and Viktor Orbán's stunning defeat.

Apr 14

Péter Magyar waves a Hungarian flag after winning the parliamentary elections a parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary on April 12, 2026.

Darko Bandic / AP

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Commentary

July 31, 2026

The Paradox of President Trump's Peace Project

Analysis

by Leslie Vinjamuri

Trump can disrupt wars and force pauses but has yet to close one. The gap is creating space for middle powers—and an opening for China.

President Donald Trump signs the charter of his Board of Peace initiative at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 22, 2026.

Markus Schreiber / AP

US Foreign Policy

July 30, 2026

Can Britain Grow Again?

Podcast

Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Britain's new prime minister inherits an economy that has struggled to grow for years, with less room to maneuver in an increasingly competitive world. Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett explains what's holding Britain back and what it will take to get growth moving again.