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A war with no winners: The costs of US-Israeli aggression on Iran

US and Israeli strikes on Iran have plunged the Middle East into wider war. Retaliation, regional entanglements and disrupted ...
European Council on Foreign RelationsOpinion

Trump’s strikes on Iran are an illegal war of choice—and Europeans should say so

As the conflict threatens to escalate, European governments must make an assertive case for diplomacy and prepare for ...
European Council on Foreign RelationsOpinion

Suspicious minds: Why Europeans are considering their post-America nuclear options

With America’s credibility eroding, Europeans are looking for alternatives to US extended nuclear deterrence. Leaders should ...
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European Council on Foreign RelationsOpinion

Hedging the hegemon: Why Europe and South Korea need each other in the Trump era

South Koreans still regard America as an ally, but frictions in their relationship could resurface at any point. The EU and South Korea should use 2026 to deepe ...
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Mark Leonard's World in 30 minutes

Live from Davos with Alexander Stubb Podcast Mark Leonard's World in 30 minutes 20 January 2026 In this episode, Mark Leonard sits down with Finnish president, Alexander Stubb, in Davos for a ...