The European Union and NATO have promised a path to membership for the embattled country. But real partnership will hold risks and benefits for both sides.
Author: STEVEN ERLANGER
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Juan Manuel Santos Criticizes West’s Focus on Ukraine
Juan Manuel Santos, a former president of Colombia, said the Ukraine war was “sucking all the energy” away from fighting other challenges, including climate change.
When It Comes to Building Its Own Defense, Europe Has Blinked
Despite expectations that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would force Europe to bolster its military strength, it has instead reinforced dependency on U.S. leadership, intelligence and might.
Turkey Raises Fresh Objections to Sweden and Finland’s NATO Bids
As he faces a tough fight for re-election, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has been raising fresh objections to Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership bids.
Ukraine War Accelerates Shift of Power in Europe to the East
The war has raised the influence of Central and Eastern European countries with negative views of Russia, amplified calls to expand the E.U. and NATO, and dimmed the power of France and Germany.
A United Europe Weathers Crises, but Deeper Challenges Remain
Differences on NATO and E.U. enlargement, energy and climate, and relationships with the United States, China, Russia and Ukraine will prime Davos talks.
Prompted by Russian Aggression, E.U. and NATO Vow New Cooperation
A joint declaration on European security, painfully negotiated, underscores that NATO is “the foundation of collective defense.”
Prompted by Russian Aggression, EU and NATO Vow New Cooperation
A joint declaration on European security, painfully negotiated, underscores that NATO is “the foundation of collective defense.”
What Does It Mean to Provide ‘Security Guarantees’ to Ukraine?
A postwar Ukraine will want to ensure that Russia does not attack again. But is there anything short of full NATO membership that will satisfy Kyiv and deter Moscow?