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...
by Transatlantic Task Force | May 7, 2026 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways The transatlantic security model is shifting from assurance to leverage. U.S. military presence in Europe can no longer be treated as a stable background condition of NATO deterrence. The cancellation of U.S. long-range missile deployments and the...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Apr 16, 2026 | Defence & Security, Infographic
Ukraine-Germany Defense Pact - April 2026 Analysis CONFIRMATION: NEITHER Mermaid JS NOR SVG were used in this output. VIBRANT PALETTE: Brilliant Blues (#2563EB, #DC2626, #D97706, #059669). NARRATIVE PLAN: 1. Hook: The "Ukraine-Germany Defense Pact" as a major...
