GEORGE PAGOULATOS

Aligning US-Greek interests in the Biden era

For Europe, Joe Biden’s presidency brings high hopes for reinvigorating the transatlantic partnership. For the United States, succeeding in this task is a prerequisite for achieving an ambitious broader agenda.

Strategic autonomy for Europe in the post-Trump era

The US election results brought great relief to the friends of American democracy (and liberal democracy in general) around the world. The election of an experienced, moderate, dignified, “institutional” new president, a decent man to boot, raises hopes in Europe.

07.11.2020 / 21:03

Two scenarios: Low expectations or utter dystopia

The first US election results contradicted most opinion polls, which predicted a far greater lead for the Democrats. The count so far lies at the lowest threshold of expectations.

03.11.2020 / 23:30

The next day for Europe

There is no mystery about what result Europe would prefer on November 3. No American president has been able to unite European leaders and people against him as much as Donald Trump.

05.10.2020 / 13:01

Carrots and sticks in EU response to Turkey

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is aggressive and militaristic. He has invaded Syria, Libya, Iraq, he supports Hamas against Fatah in Palestine, does not recognize Cyprus, and has quarreled with half the Mediterranean.

08.09.2020 / 21:30

The horizon behind the Turkish frigates

The escalation of tension with Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean poses obvious dangers, which however pale in comparison to future risks. What are the main trends shaping tomorrow’s conditions in the region?

24.07.2020 / 21:45

How to respond to Erdogan

How do you deal with an expansionist neighbor who feels uncomfortable in his Western suit, cramped within his existing borders?

27.05.2020 / 21:19

An historic moment for Europe?

“I fear German power less than her inactivity,” remarked Poland’s Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski at the height of the eurozone crisis. More than Germany leading Europe, Europe must fear a Germany that eschews its leadership responsibilities.

15.04.2020 / 08:26

Health crisis speeding up developments

The coronavirus crisis has become the ultimate accelerator. Procedures that once inched along have suddenly adapted to the aggressive pace of the virus’ spread.

24.01.2020 / 19:32

The weak heart of Europe

Europe speaks many languages, but the language of global power is not one of them. Worse than political misfortune, this is historical carelessness, to paraphrase Oscar Wilde.