A ceremony intended to shore up Europe’s core highlighted the daunting challenges the Continent faces, from populism to a wobbly American alliance.
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Macedonia Votes to Change Its Name, Taking Step to End Dispute With Greece
Macedonia’s Parliament voted to officially change the country’s name to the Republic of North Macedonia. Its door to NATO and the European Union could open — if Greece recognizes the change.
Hungary Sheltered a Fugitive Prime Minister. Did It Help Him Escape?
After a former Macedonian prime minister jumped bail and ended up in Hungary, the far-right Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orban, was accused of helping him escape.
German Army Considers Recruiting Foreign Citizens
Seven years after ending conscription, Germany is concerned about being able to fill its ranks, especially for highly specialized jobs.
Glee in Russia Over Trump’s Foreign Policy Largess
“Trump is God’s gift that keeps on giving,” one analyst said. “Russia can just relax and watch and root for Trump, which Putin does at every TV appearance.”
America’s Allies Fear That Traditional Ties No Longer Matter Under Trump
President Trump’s disregard for friendly nations in Europe and Asia could fundamentally diminish America’s global clout, analysts say.
Trump Withdraws U.S. Forces From Syria, Declaring ‘We Have Won Against ISIS’
The president overruled his military and diplomatic advisers, who warned against abandoning Kurdish allies and ceding influence in Syria to Russia and Iran.
Kosovo Parliament Votes to Create an Army, Defying Serbia and NATO
The move was fiercely opposed by NATO and neighboring Serbia, which said it would threaten peace in the war-scarred Balkan region.
Putin Vows to ‘React Accordingly’ if U.S. Withdraws From Nuclear Treaty
A day after Washington gave the Kremlin 60 days to comply with a longstanding weapons pact, President Vladimir V. Putin’s remarks raised fears of a new nuclear arms race.
U.S. Gives Russia a Deadline on Nuclear Treaty
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Moscow that it had 60 days to stop violating the landmark Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.