Finland
Finland in 2023: Beyond Military Nonalignment and a Revanchist Putin
Henri Vanhanen Wed, Jan 25, 2023, 8:16 AM
Making sense of Finland’s shift away from a decades-long policy of military nonalignment.
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NATO
Sweden’s Challenging Road to NATO Membership
Naman Karl-Thomas Habtom Tue, Jan 17, 2023, 8:31 AM
Despite widespread support for a record-fast accession into NATO, Sweden’s path to membership has been slow and contentious.
Germany
Trouble Is Brewing in Germany
Sam Denney Fri, Apr 8, 2022, 11:38 AM
Over the past two years, the heterogeneous Querdenker movement against Germany’s coronavirus restrictions has radicalized sharply, involving not only far-right ideologues but also average German citizens who are tired of “peaceful resistance” against pandemic measures.
Artificial Intelligence
Machines Learn That Brussels Writes the Rules: The EU’s New AI Regulation
Mark MacCarthy, Kenneth Propp Wed, Apr 28, 2021, 10:51 AM
Europe’s new AI proposal sets out a nuanced regulatory structure with several important innovations. But the initiative also appears to have some surprising gaps.
Germany
The German Far Right Doesn’t Need to Win Elections to Be Dangerous
Sam Denney Wed, Mar 17, 2021, 10:40 AM
The far-right party Alternative for Germany has proved adept at influencing German society, even if its electoral prospects are less than rosy.
Western Europe
The Future of NATO
Shayan Karbassi Thu, Dec 10, 2020, 2:34 PM
As the U.S. transitions to a new administration, it is important to reflect on the Trump administration’s approach to NATO and evaluate whether the treaty itself provides legal mechanisms to address current issues within the alliance.
Cybersecurity and Deterrence
Europe Has No Strategy on Cyber Sanctions
Stefan Soesanto Fri, Nov 20, 2020, 10:40 AM
Given the lack of a coherent strategic message, it is questionable whether EU cyber sanctions are communicating their red lines and intent effectively. Has the bloc’s cyber sanctions regime already run its course?
France
Nicolas Sarkozy’s No Good, Very Bad Campaign Finance Scheme
Jacob Schulz Tue, Nov 10, 2020, 3:40 PM
Nicolas Sarkozy faces a new charge in connection with alleged campaign contributions from the Gadhafi’s.
Western Europe
Schrems II and Individual Redress—Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
Christopher Docksey Mon, Oct 12, 2020, 10:40 AM
What changes can the U.S. make to satisfy Schrems II’s requirements?
Germany
The German Constitutional Court Nixes Foreign Surveillance
Russell A. Miller Wed, May 27, 2020, 4:49 PM
The German Constitutional Court ruled that German espionage activity must conform to the country’s constitution, even if conducted overseas on non-German citizens. What’s in the ruling?