After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Europe started its painful journey away from its reliance on Russian energy sources. Though the continent has been remarkably resilient, the transition has varied from country to country and the future of European energy security is not clear.
In a new paper, Samantha Gross and Constanze Stelzenmüller provide an in-depth look at how Russia engineered its grip on Europe’s gas supply, how Europe responded in 2022 and beyond, and other key elements of energy security.
Could NATO survive a second Trump term? “Allied leaders already have reason to doubt Trump’s commitment to the alliance. If Trump wins in November and Putin shares that doubt, the security risk for Europe would grow significantly,” warns Steven Pifer.
The alliance is on the ballot in 2024. In a new explainer, James Goldgeier and Elizabeth N. Saunders outline what a commitment to NATO means, why NATO endures despite the challenges and politics, and why the U.S. presidential election is so consequential this year.
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