On Saturday last week, Germany offered a stark portrait of its political scene. It appears to be a nation grappling with its past, its future and an unsettling present. Thousands took to the streets of German cities, rallying against the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Yet, on the same day, another event … Read more
In far eastern Ukraine, the “Artan” special operations unit prepared for another raid. The volunteer soldiers carried high-tech equipment that appeared to have come from the U.S. or Europe. The unit has been carrying out daring acts of sabotage against the invading Russian forces — often behind enemy lines. Their motto is: “We know, we … Read more
As President Trump cemented his return to the White House, French President Emmanuel Macron told his European counterparts this week to “wake up” and spend more on the continent’s defense to reduce the continent’s reliance on the United States for security. “What will we do in Europe tomorrow if our American ally withdraws its warships from … Read more