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Updated February 26, 2020 Summary As a major energy consuming region, Europe faces a number of challenges in addressing its future energy needs. For member states of the European Union [...]

The article focuses on Russia's war on Ukraine, detailing the ongoing conflict, the significant role of the United States and its allies in providing assistance to Ukraine, and the sanctions imposed on Russia. Topics include the humanitarian crisis resulting from the war, the financial and military aid provided to Ukraine, and the international efforts to hold Russia accountable for war crimes.

Updated April 24, 2017 Contents Introduction Overview of the Crisis Buildup and Outbreak of the Crisis Key Developments in 2015: The Third Package Recent Developments Economic Outlook for Greece and [...]

The article focuses on U.S. policy and the role of the U.S. Congress on Russian invasion of Ukraine. It mentions Russian President Vladimir Putin's increasingly authoritarian rule, rising neo-imperialism and nationalism, and belief that Ukraine's pro-Western democratic trajectory could undermine his own rule and model of development for Russia. It also mentions U.S. has imposed economic sanctions on hundreds of Russian individuals and entities.

The article presents a report of the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS), that talks about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It mentions that NATO's Secretary Jens Stoltenberg has launched the NATO 2030 Initiative to advance proposals to strengthen the alliance, both militarily and politically. It mentions that U.S. President Joe Biden has signaled support for Stoltenberg's proposals.

Contents Overview and Context Summit Agenda, Expected Outcomes, and Key Challenges Collective Defense and Military Capabilities: A 'Readiness Action Plan' for NATO Transition in Afghanistan Working with Partners: The 'Defense [...]

July 31, 2014 Summary Russia's actions in Ukraine and its alleged role in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 have caused observers and policy makers on both sides of [...]

Contents Overview United States China France India Israel North Korea Pakistan Russia United Kingdom Contacts Author Contact Information May 1, 2013 Summary Seven nations--China, France, India, Pakistan, Russia, the United [...]

Summary Crisis Overview What started as a debt crisis in Greece in late 2009 has evolved into a broader economic and political crisis in the Eurozone and European Union (EU). [...]

Contents Background Key Agenda Items for the Chicago Summit Transition in Afghanistan Capabilities, 'Smart Defense,' and Fiscal Constraints Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapons and the Deterrence and Defense Posture Review (DDPR) NATO [...]

September 7, 2011 Summary Many European countries have large and growing Muslim minorities. This is particularly true for the countries of Western Europe that have experienced influxes of Muslim immigrants [...]

Contents Introduction The Build-Up to Greece's Debt Crisis Euro Adoption, Capital Inflows, and Lax Enforcement of EU Fiscal Rules The Triggers: Global Financial Crisis and Revelations of Mis-Reported Data Crisis [...]

April 14, 2011 Contents Introduction Current Domestic Context Religion and the State: Laicite and the debate over the role of Islam in French society., Factors Shaping French Foreign Policy A [...]

Contents Overview United States China France India Israel North Korea Pakistan Russia United Kingdom Contacts Author Contact Information February 28, 2011 Summary Seven nations--China, France, India, Pakistan, Russia, the United [...]

Contents Introduction Greece's Debt Crisis: Background Build-Up to the Current Crisis Outbreak of the Current Crisis Possible Causes of the Crisis Domestic Factors High Government Spending and Weak Government Revenues [...]

Contents Introduction A Test of U.S. Leadership New U.S. Strategy Toward Afghanistan and Pakistan Goals Resources Reconciling With Insurgents Pakistan The International Dimension NATO Summit Evolution of NATO in Afghanistan […]

Contents Overview Germany's Economic Performance: Factors Explaining Declining Growth The Costs of Reunification Social Welfare Costs Export Dependency Costs Reform Efforts and Political Challenges Past Efforts Future Challenges and Prospects […]

May 20, 2009 Summary German Chancellor Angela Merkel took office in November 2005 promising a foreign policy anchored in a revitalized transatlantic partnership. Most observers agree that since reaching a […]

May 20, 2009 Summary The factors that shape French foreign policy have changed since the end of the Cold War. The perspectives of France and the United States have diverged […]

Contents Introduction Process The New Member States Albania Domestic Reforms Public Support for NATO Membership Defense Reforms and Ability to Contribute to Allied Missions Regional Issues Croatia Domestic Reforms Public […]

March 20, 2009 On April 3 and 4, 2009, the heads of state and government of the 26 members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will meet in Strasbourg, […]

October 6, 2008 Contents Introduction Process The Candidate States Albania Domestic Reforms Public Support for NATO Membership Defense Reforms and Ability to Contribute to Allied Missions Regional Issues Croatia Domestic […]

Contents Introduction Current Domestic Context Foundations of German Foreign Policy Multilateralism As National Interest Germany in the EU and NATO--The "Middle Path" Germany in the United Nations Evolving Domestic Debate […]

Summary German Chancellor Angela Merkel took office in November 2005 promising a foreign policy anchored in a revitalized transatlantic partnership. Most observers agree that since reaching a low-point in the […]

Summary The U.S. Congress and successive U.S. administrations have supported the European Union (EU) and the process of European integration as ways to foster a stable Europe, democratic states, and […]

The article discusses the U.S. Congressional Research Service report which provides an overview of Russia's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline to Germany. It mentions that the U.S. Administrations and Congresses have opposed Nord Stream 2, reflecting concerns about European dependence on Russian energy and the threat of increased Russian aggression in Ukraine.

The article offers information on the background and issued posed by Holocaust-era insurance claims to the U.S. Congress. Topics discussed include establishment of International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims for identifying policyholders and administering payment; general background on post-war compensation; and litigation of Holocaust-era insurance claims.

The article focuses on the uncertainty on the future of Russias Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, owned by Russian energy firm Gazprom, which would increase the amount of natural gas exported to Germany and other European countries. It discusses the opposition of the U.S. to the Nord Stream 2 project, the suspension of the Nord Stream 2 construction in December 2019, the impact of the pipeline on Ukraine, and U.S. sanctions to block the pipeline.

The article reports that Russian government is trying to complete construction of Nord Stream 2, an controversial natural gas pipeline that will enable Russia to increase the amount of natural gas it exports directly to Germany and onward to other European Union (EU) member states. It mentions U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress have expressed opposition to Nord Stream 2, reflecting concerns about European dependence on Russian energy and the threat Russia poses to Ukraine.