Alstom Highlights Perceptions of Transatlantic Investment

In today’s transatlantic economy, is there still room for dirigisme and industrial sovereignty?

Germany Needs Europe to Balance U.S. Digital Hegemony

Since U.S. government contractor Edward Snowden made his revelations about the NSA’s surveillance activities, there has been a growing chorus demanding that European states support their digital companies to become more competitive.

A U.S. Air Force Detachment in Poland Presents a Strategic Opportunity

At a time when Central Europe has grown skeptical of Washington’s priorities, this new development is a clear signal of the United States’ strategic intent.

Why Reinhold Niebuhr Matters for Transatlantic Relations Today

Appreciating Niebuhr today helps guard us against imagining an idyllic era in transatlantic relations that in reality never was.

As Spain Protests Austerity, Catalonia Pushes for Independence

As workers from throughout the country converge on Madrid for protests, a second, altogether different movement is gathering strength in Catalonia.

For Afghanistan, a Glimmer of Hope – and Further Complications

Afghanistan is under the spotlight again with the recent unfolding of three critical developments: US's apology over a fatal air strike, Hilary Clinton's Kabul visit and aid donations.

Labor Pains: Why the Transatlantic Jobs Crisis is Worse than it Appears

Two recent official reports have dampened the economic mood on both sides of the Atlantic: U.S. Department of Labor data shows the U.S. job market is slowing down, while the European Commission’s spring economic outlook predicts rising unemployment.