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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

A Conversation with Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Greece Defense Minister Nikos Dendias discusses the country’s expanding strategic role.

Jan 24

Endy Zemenides and Nikos Dendias on the Council's stage.

Ana Miyares Photography

Alliances in Action: A Conversation with German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join Ambassador Andreas Michaelis for a discussion on the US-Germany partnership and how both countries are working together to navigate geopolitical challenges.

May 31

Andreas Michaelis, German Ambassador to the United States has a conversation moderated by the Council's Distinguished Fellow and former US Ambassador to the Netherlands Fay Hartog-Levin on the stage at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

Ana Miyares Photography

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Commentary & Analysis

February 28, 2025

Germany Moves Right, US Abandons Ukraine, and Gaza Truce Extension

Video Series

World Review with Ivo Daalder

Stefanie Bolzen, Andrew Roth, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Alice Weidel, co-leader of far right Alternative for Germany (Afd) smiles at the AfD party headquarters in Berlin on February 23, 205.

Michael Probst / AP

Global Politics

February 21, 2025

The US Won't Abandon Europe

In the News

World Politics Review

Paul Poast

A whirlwind week left observers writing the trans-Atlantic alliance’s eulogy. Paul Poast weighs in on what's next.

US President Donald Trump at a NATO summit

Markus Schreiber / AP

US Foreign Policy

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Research

February 12, 2025

A New Transatlantic Bargain: The Case for Building a Strong European Pillar

RESEARCH

Report by Coauthors

Ivo Daalder, Camille Grand, and Daniela Schwarzer cochair a task force urging a bold strategy for rebalancing the transatlantic security relationship, strengthening Europe's defense capabilities, and redefining the US-European strategic partnership in an era of shifting global threats.