by Transatlantic Task Force | May 20, 2026 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways The May 2026 Trump–Xi summit introduced a more openly transactional approach to Taiwan policy, despite official claims that U.S. strategic ambiguity remains unchanged. Trump’s public characterization of Taiwan-related arms sales as “negotiating chips”...
by Transatlantic Task Force | May 11, 2026 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways Europe is entering a narrow but consequential window in which strategic autonomy is no longer optional but structurally necessary. The transatlantic relationship can no longer be treated as the fixed foundation of European security. Energy security has...