by Transatlantic Task Force | Jul 2, 2025 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways Defense Spending Surge: NATO leaders agreed on a historic increase in defense spending, pledging to reach a combined 5% of GDP by 2035, reflecting heightened threats, particularly from Russia, and U.S. pressure for equitable burden-sharing. Reaffirmation...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Apr 18, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways Information as Power Yuval Noah Harari’s Nexus argues that power stems from the ability to construct and sustain shared information networks—often based more on narrative coherence than on empirical truth. In the digital age, AI systems increasingly...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Apr 15, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Much like Phileas Fogg in Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days, Donald Trump has embarked on a whirlwind journey—only this one spans not continents for sport, but policies, alliances, and power plays with real global consequences. In just 80 days since reclaiming...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Apr 6, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
President Donald Trump’s second term has been marked by a renewed protectionist stance rooted in concerns over the United States’ economic and technological standing relative to China. This stance builds on long-brewing trends: China’s dramatic rise in manufacturing...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Apr 4, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Home > Archive for Commentary Executive Summary Security Realignments: The second Trump term will likely strain traditional alliances. In Europe, NATO’s cohesion could be undermined by U.S. demands for burden-sharing and hints of disengagement, prompting the EU to...
