by Transatlantic Task Force | Mar 17, 2025 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Introduction President Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025 has brought a series of abrupt policy shifts that are reverberating across the NATO alliance. In a matter of weeks, longstanding U.S. approaches to European security have been upended....
by Transatlantic Task Force | Feb 27, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Peace & Conflict Management
The recent recalibration of U.S. policy on Ukraine under President Trump represents a profound departure from the longstanding American commitment to robust military and economic support for Kyiv—a commitment that has historically underpinned not only European...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Feb 25, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
The second Trump administration has ushered in a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, particularly in its approach to Russia. By deprioritizing full support for Ukraine and seeking a diplomatic resolution with Moscow, Trump’s administration appears to be engaging...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Feb 17, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways The US is stepping back from European security: For the first time in decades, Washington has signaled that Europe must assume primary responsibility for its own defense, reshaping NATO and altering the continent’s security dynamics. China is now the top...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Jan 10, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways Transatlantic Turbulence: The return of Donald Trump as U.S. president signals renewed challenges to U.S.-EU relations, including protectionist trade policies, skepticism toward NATO, unpredictable approaches to the Ukraine conflict, and provocative...
