DC - Western Europe

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty – At the Heart of the Global Nuclear Debate

Alistair Burt — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:59:57 +0000

The 2012 Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committee in Vienna will be the first meeting of States Parties to assess global progress and build on the success of 2010.

The Euro-Exit Taboo

Uri Dadush — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:38:05 +0000

Europe's periphery is finding itself at a crossroads similar to the one Argentina and Latvia faced in the last decade. But a decision to exit or stay in the eurozone will have much more far-reaching consequences.

French Elections and the Eurozone: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

James Bond — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:09:31 +0000

Neither candidate in France's presidential election has addressed the growth and competitiveness issues underlying the country's economic problems. But failing to grapple with them could be ominous for the entire eurozone.

The Competitiveness Crisis

Uri Dadush — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:55:57 +0000

While the commotion over bond spreads is justified, it diverts attention from the main arena where the survival of the euro will ultimately be decided: the realignment of Europe's peripheral economies toward exports and import substitutes.

Bleak House

David Rothkopf — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:24:36 +0000

There is a growing sense that European leaders have lacked the political will to take the decisive and potentially painful measures that could help resolve the financial crisis.

Paris and Berlin, After the French Elections

Judy Dempsey — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:06:06 +0000

Over the past year, as it became clear that the euro crisis would not be overcome without Berlin and Paris agreeing to huge rescue operations, the relationship between the leaders of France and Germany has grown increasingly important.

Keeping NATO Relevant

Jamie Shea — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:15:45 +0000

A slimmed down NATO could do a better job of harmonizing transatlantic positions in crisis situations, be the hub of multinational, high-end military operations, and develop expertise and capabilities to deal with new threats such as cyber attacks.

Back to Basics: French-Ukrainian Relations after the Election

Olga Shumylo-Tapiola — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:08:28 +0000

As most of Europe waits with bated breath for the outcome of the French presidential election, Ukrainians are entirely ignoring it.

Looking Beyond the Chicago Summit: Nuclear Weapons in Europe and the Future of NATO

George Perkovich, Malcolm Chalmers, Steven Pifer, Paul Schulte, Jaclyn Tandler — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:15:42 +0000

While NATO can extend the status quo in the short term, it cannot postpone resolving its defense and deterrence dilemmas without undermining Alliance confidence and cohesion.

How to Tell if the Iran Talks Are Working

Mark Hibbs, Ariel (Eli) Levite, George Perkovich — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:45:35 +0000

Though the participants in the negotiations about Iran's nuclear program foresee several rounds of discussions, all are acutely aware that time to reach agreement peacefully may be running out.