August 28, 2008
Russia's Recognition of Independence for South Ossetia and Abkhazia Is Illegitimate: They Are Not Kosovo
By Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #2037)
Russia has signaled its intention to continue escalating the crisis in Georgia by unilaterally and illegally recognizing the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Unless ...
August 27, 2008
The EU Must Express Solidarity with Georgia at Its Emergency Summit
By Sally McNamara and Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #2036)
Violent conflict is not a thing of the past for Europe, and the sooner Europe equips itself to confront the challenges of a resurgent Russia, ...
August 21, 2008
Europe's Catalogue of Failures in Georgia
By Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #2033)
In both its symbolism and reality, the war in Georgia is a signal of Russia’s geo-strategic ambitions and a preview of what the West can ...
August 8, 2008
Rethinking the Summit of the Americas and Advancing Free Trade in Latin America
By James M. Roberts
(Backgrounder #2170)
Since the U.S. created the Summit of the Americas process in 1994 the summits have been burdened by international bureaucrats pushing for taxpayer-funded, statist development ...
August 7, 2008
The Inequities of the U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
By Steven Groves
(Backgrounder #2168)
By ignoring U.S. reports and submissions in favor of the baseless accusations of a highly ideological NGO, the U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Racial ...
July 9, 2008
Europe and Israel: Strengthening the Partnership
By Nile Gardiner Ph.D
(WebMemo #1984)
The United States, NATO and key European allies must work together to defend Israel in the face of growing intimidation from Iran and an array ...
June 24, 2008
Fidel's Propaganda Victory? European Union Removes Cuba Sanctions
By Ray Walser, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1967)
The EU's decision to lift sanctions on Cuba represents a retreat from the hard-line stance the world should be taking on the Castro regime.
June 23, 2008
Why NATO Must Win in Afghanistan: A Central Front in the War on Terrorism
By Sally McNamara
(Backgrounder #2148)
NATO members cannot afford to underestimate the threat that al-Qaeda continues to pose to the West and its values of freedom, liberty, human rights, equality, ...
June 23, 2008
Why NATO Must Win in Afghanistan: A Central Front in the War on Terrorism
By Sally McNamara
(Executive Summary #2148)
NATO members cannot afford to underestimate the threat that al-Qaeda continues to pose to the West and its values of freedom, liberty, human rights, equality, ...
June 10, 2008
President Bush's Transatlantic Tour: The U.S. Must Pressure Europe on Afghanistan and Iran
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1952)
The war in Afghanistan and the looming Iranian nuclear threat will be priority issues for the United States as President Bush crosses the Atlantic this ...
May 7, 2008
NATO: "Finding a Way Ahead"
By Dr. Liam Fox, MP
(Heritage Lecture #1083)
The controversy surrounding the Lisbon Treaty should be viewed as a warning. It must be very clear on both sides of the Atlantic that NATO ...
May 6, 2008
The Bucharest Summit: NATO and the Future of the Transatlantic Alliance
By Kurt Volker
(Heritage Lecture #1082)
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) faces diverse threats, such as terrorism, proliferation, and the consequences of failed states. NATO must sharpen its focus on ...
April 15, 2008
The Bush-Brown White House Meeting: A Chill in the Special Relationship?
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1892)
The Anglo–American Special Relationship continues at many levels behind the scenes, from intelligence cooperation to collaboration on missile defense, but it beginning to show significant ...
April 4, 2008
NATO Backs Washington's Missile Defense Plans: A Victory for U.S. Diplomacy
By Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1884)
NATO's endorsement stands as testimony to the Alliance's strategic relevance in the 21st century and its enduring commitment to the principle of mutual defense.
April 1, 2008
The Battle for Basra: Britain Should Launch a Troop Surge in Iraq
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1876)
Walking away from a front line of the war against terrorism would significantly increase the terrorist threat to the West.
March 26, 2008
Executive Summary: The Bucharest Summit: Time to Revitalize the NATO Alliance
By Sally McNamara
(Executive Summary #2119)
Washington has a small window of opportunity to mold NATO into a modern, effective alliance that advances the interests of the United States and other ...
March 26, 2008
The Bucharest Summit: Time to Revitalize the NATO Alliance
By Sally McNamara
(Backgrounder #2119)
Washington has a small window of opportunity to mold NATO into a modern, effective alliance that advances the interests of the United States and other ...
March 24, 2008
The Bucharest NATO Summit: Washington and London Must Not Give in to French Demands
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1863)
Paris should only be welcomed back into NATO’s leadership club on terms that are acceptable to all members. That means rejecting its proposal to build ...
March 10, 2008
Britain: A Central Front in the War Against Islamist Terrorism
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1843)
The recent conviction of the fanatic known as “Osama bin London” and five of his followers is a significant blow to Islamist terrorism in the ...
March 7, 2008
The EU Lisbon Treaty: Gordon Brown Surrenders Britain's Sovereignty
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1840)
Prime Minister Gordon Brown's decision to reject a referendum on the new European Union Reform Treaty should be viewed as one of the biggest acts ...
March 6, 2008
The U.S. Should Boycott the U.N.'s Durban II Conference on Racism
By Brett D. Schaefer
(Backgrounder #2112)
The 2009 Durban Review Conference is the follow-up to the disastrous 2001 United Nations World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance in ...
March 6, 2008
Spain Must Opt for Economic Freedom
By James M. Roberts and Anthony B. Kim
(WebMemo #1838)
With elections approaching on March 9, Spain's slackening economy is in need of fundamental reforms.
February 20, 2008
The EU Reform Treaty: A Threat to the Transatlantic Alliance
By Sally McNamara
(Backgrounder #2109)
The European Union Reform Treaty contains the building blocks of a United States of Europe, supranationalizes critical areas of policymaking, and underscores the EU's ambitions ...
February 20, 2008
Executive Summary: The EU Reform Treaty: A Threat to the Transatlantic Alliance
By Sally McNamara
(Executive Summary #2109)
The European Union Reform Treaty contains the building blocks of a United States of Europe, supranationalizes critical areas of policymaking, and underscores the EU's ambitions ...
February 15, 2008
The West Must Back Full Independence for Kosovo
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1818)
Whether Belgrade and Moscow like it or not, Kosovo will shortly become independent.
February 13, 2008
Visa Policy and Transportation Security: Ensuring the Right Balance
By Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1813)
Extending visa-free travel privileges to countries that are partners in the war on terrorism will promote public diplomacy, economic growth, and international alliance-building.
February 8, 2008
International Missile Defense: Washington and Warsaw's Postive Step Toward Final Agreement
By Sally McNamara and Peter Brookes
(WebMemo #1803)
A comprehensive missile defense system would offer protection to America, its forward deployed troops, and its allies.
February 6, 2008
The EU's Climate Change Package: Not a Model to Be Copied
By Sally McNamara and Ben Lieberman
(WebMemo #1800)
The United States should follow a pro-market approach that avoids mandatory targets and focuses on technological development.
January 30, 2008
The EU Reform Treaty: Why Washington Should Be Concerned
By Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1789)
If there were ever a time for the White House to be concerned about further European integration, then this is it.
December 5, 2007
Europe: No Economic Juggernaut
By Daniella Markheim and Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1720)
Europe must suppress its socialist inclinations and embrace open markets if it hopes to be competitive with the United States.
November 19, 2007
Domestic Factors Driving Russia's Foreign Policy
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #2084)
U.S.–Russian relations are at their lowest point since the Cold War, and many trends in Russian foreign policy are justifiably disturbing. U.S. officials should develop ...
November 19, 2007
Executive Summary: Domestic Factors Driving Russia's Foreign Policy
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Executive Summary #2084)
U.S.–Russian relations are at their lowest point since the Cold War, and many trends in Russian foreign policy are justifiably disturbing. U.S. officials should develop ...
November 9, 2007
The Bush–Merkel Summit: Washington Must Pressure Berlin Over Iran
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1700)
President Bush must call on all EU member states to support tough sanctions aimed at halting Iran’s drive to build nuclear weapons.
November 6, 2007
Missile Defense: Debunking Arguments Against the Third Site in Eastern Europe
By Sally McNamara, Baker Spring, and Peter Brookes
(WebMemo #1694)
Policymakers must show the resolve and leadership necessary to move forward with a system that is critical to the national security of the United States ...
November 5, 2007
Europe's Strategic Dependence on Russian Energy
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #2083)
Russia is consolidating its grip on oil and gas: the economic lifeblood of Europe. The U.S. and Europe should support new transit lines that bypass ...
November 5, 2007
The Bush–Sarkozy White House Summit: A U.S.–French Entente Cordiale
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1692)
An "entente cordiale" with Paris is sensible, but any attempt to replace the Anglo–American alliance with a new partnership with France would be naïve and ...
October 22, 2007
Britain Must Reject the New EU Reform Treaty
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1672)
The British Government must listen to the growing calls in Britain for a referendum on the treaty.
October 12, 2007
Gordon Brown's Wrong Move on Iraq
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1661)
Gordon Brown's announcement this week that Britain will reduce her troop strength in Iraq sends all the wrong signals at a time when the U.S. ...
October 12, 2007
The Polish Elections: Implications for the Washington-Warsaw Alliance
By Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1662)
The composition of Warsaw's next government will carry implifications for missile defense and the War on Terrorism.
October 3, 2007
Executive Summary: How Europe and America Should Confront Islamic Extremism
By Sally McNamara
(Executive Summary #2073)
A united transatlantic commitment to what is currently an indeterminable timetable for victory is essential if Europe and America are to confront the domestic and ...
October 2, 2007
How Europe and America Should Confront Islamic Extremism
By Sally McNamara
(Backgrounder #2073)
A united transatlantic commitment to what is currently an indeterminable timetable for victory is essential if Europe and America are to confront the domestic and ...
October 2, 2007
Elections in Ukraine: A Second Chance for the Orange Revolution?
By Ariel Cohen
(WebMemo #1654)
The United States must assist Ukraine's transition to a rules-based market system.
September 28, 2007
Ukraine's Economic Benefits from Integration into the Euro-Atlantic Community
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Heritage Lecture #1045)
Europe and its humanistic tradition have always been central to Ukrainian civilization, and Ukraine has been indispensable for Europe. Regardless of whether Ukraine ultimately joins ...
September 6, 2007
Congressional Appropriators Should Not Undercut U.S. Negotiators on Missile Defense in Europe
By Baker Spring
(WebMemo #1599)
The House acts to undercut U.S. negotiations with Russia on missile defense.
August 28, 2007
Hezbollah's Terrorist Threat to the European Union
By James Phillips
(Heritage Lecture #1038)
The EU has turned a blind eye toward Hezbollah fundraising and other activities inside Europe. This ostrich-like policy mistakenly accepts the fiction that Hezbollah’s “political ...
August 23, 2007
Is Europe Doomed to Continued Economic Stagnation?
By Sally McNamara
(Heritage Lecture #1040)
As the European Union’s largest trading partner, with a bilateral trade and investment relationship valued at almost $3 billion dollars per day, America has enormous ...
July 27, 2007
The Bush-Brown Camp David Summit: Will There Be a Shift in the Special Relationship?
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1570)
Against a backdrop of simmering diplomatic tensions, new British Prime Minister Gordon Brown must act to preserve an alliance that is crucial for defending freedom ...
July 18, 2007
The European Security and Defense Policy: A Challenge to the Transatlantic Security Alliance
By Sally McNamara
(Backgrounder #2053)
The militarization of the European Union through the European Security and Defense Policy embodies the worst elements of European animosity toward the United States and ...
July 13, 2007
International Missile Defense: Ensuring America's Safety and Its Global Alliances
By Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1553)
An amendment to pull funding for proposed missile defense installations in Poland and the Czech Republic would damage the transatlantic security alliance.
July 9, 2007
U.S.-Baltic Relations: Celebrating 85 Years of Friendship
By Honorable Daniel Fried
(Heritage Lecture #1034)
The lessons that the Baltic States teach us are not merely of national resistance to oppression, but more importantly of the link between national interests ...
July 6, 2007
The New EU Reform Treaty: A Threat to the Special Relationship
By Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1536)
The EU's new Reform Treaty closely resembles the failed EU constitution and carries the same risks to nation-state sovereignty and U.S. interests.
July 2, 2007
The Appointment of Mark Malloch Brown Will Strain U.S.-British Relations
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1534)
Mark Malloch Brown's appointment is a slap in the face of the Anglo-American alliance and does not bode well for relations between the Gordon Brown ...
June 29, 2007
The Foiled London Bomb Attack: A Reminder That Britain Is At War
By Nile Gardiner
(WebMemo #1532)
Prime Minister Gordan Brown must demonstrate his abilities as a war leader--at a time of great threat to British and international security.
June 27, 2007
Gordon Brown and the Future of the U.S.-U.K. Alliance
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1529)
In practice, Brown is unlikely to immediately transform the essence of the Anglo-American alliance, but he will adjust its style, tempo, and priorities as well ...
June 20, 2007
Hezbollah's Terrorist Threat to the European Union
By James Phillips
(Testimony )
With an extensive web of fundraising and logistical support cells throughout Europe, Hezbollah poses a direct threat to EU citizens at home and abroad.
June 12, 2007
The Falklands War, 25 Years Later: Lessons for British Global Power
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1501)
Britain was victorious in the Falklands War because it was free to shape its own destiny and willing to use military power to aggressively defend ...
June 5, 2007
The 2007 G-8 Summit: President Bush Must Project Strong U.S. Leadership in Europe
By Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1485)
Russian bellicosity and global climate change will dominate the political agenda of President Bush's eight-day visit to Europe.
May 11, 2007
International Missile Defense: Challenges for Europe
By Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1453)
"Third site" installations allow America to extend its own security umbrella and protect its European allies at the same time.
May 10, 2007
The End of the Blair Era
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1449)
Blair leaves behind a strong British stamp on the world stage, but he also leaves a Britain that is weaker militarily, seriously overstretched by its ...
May 9, 2007
The Sarkozy Revolution: Five Recommendations for the New French President
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1448)
Nicolas Sarkozy is a unique figure on the French political scene, but it remains to be seen whether he can bring about the change in ...
May 8, 2007
Sarkozy’s Victory and the Future of U.S.–French Relations
By Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1446)
Does Sarkozy have the drive, determination, and leadership to transform the U.S.–French relationship?
May 2, 2007
The Queen's U.S. State Visit: Strengthening the Special Relationship
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1439)
The Queen's state visit should serve as an important reminder of the bonds that link the world's two most powerful nations.
April 27, 2007
Congress's Call for Iraq Withdrawal Undermines the U.S.-British Alliance
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1435)
Congress is sending a clear signal of defeat to America's enemies in Iraq and across the world, which undercuts the United State's closest ally, Great ...
April 20, 2007
The European Economy Since 1945: Coordinated Capitalism and Beyond
By Barry Eichengreen, Ph.D.
(Heritage Lecture #1012)
The structures and institutions that helped Europe to recover and prosper after World War II have become part of the problem in today’s very different ...
April 18, 2007
The United States Should Welcome a New Era for Kosovo
By Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1427)
A new plan for Kosovo's independence promises to pave the way for the establishment of a fully democratic, and ultimately stable and prosperous, nation-state.
February 27, 2007
The Polish–American Relationship: Deepening and Strengthening the Alliance
By Sally McNamara
(Backgrounder #2010)
Washington and Warsaw must resist attempts to divide, marginalize, or undermine the NATO alliance, especially EU plans for a European Army. In addition, Congress should ...
February 27, 2007
Executive Summary: The Polish–American Relationship: Deepening and Strengthening the Alliance
By Sally McNamara
(Executive Summary #2010)
Washington and Warsaw must resist attempts to divide, marginalize, or undermine the NATO alliance, especially EU plans for a European Army. In addition, Congress should ...
February 23, 2007
Ségolène Royal and the Future of Franco–American Relations
By Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1368)
As a committed Socialist and darling of the Left, Royal would steer a status quo course for French politics that would continue the disintegration of ...
February 20, 2007
Trends in the European Union and Russia: Implications for the United States
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(Heritage Lecture #996)
The European continent faces a stark choice between a Europe based around the principles of free markets, free trade, limited government, national sovereignty, and decentralized ...
December 22, 2006
Is the E.U. America's Friend or Foe?
By John Blundell
(Heritage Lecture #983)
The European Union clearly aspires to be a rival, not a partner, of the United States; its institutions are remarkably undemocratic and its economic policies ...
December 14, 2006
The EU Constitution: Will Europe Force a Way Forward?
By Sally McNamara
(Backgrounder #1991)
The draft EU constitution represents a fundamental threat to U.S. strategic, diplomatic, judicial, and military interests, enshrining modish and ephemeral values as supreme law for ...
December 13, 2006
U.S. Strategy in the Black Sea Region
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., and Conway Irwin
(Backgrounder #1990)
It is time for the U.S. to launch a coordinated policy effort in the Black Sea area to gain support for addressing such pressing issues ...
December 13, 2006
U.S. Strategy in the Black Sea Region
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., and Conway Irwin
(Executive Summary #1990)
It is time for the U.S. to launch a coordinated policy effort in the Black Sea area to gain support for addressing such pressing issues ...
December 6, 2006
The Bush–Blair White House Summit: The U.S.–U.K. Relationship Is Still Special
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1280)
President Bush and British Prime Minister Blair will meet in Washington amid tensions in the U.S–U.K. special relationship.
December 6, 2006
NATO in Afghanistan: A Test Case for Future Missions
By Helle C. Dale
(Backgrounder #1985)
The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan presents an opportunity to observe the successes and shortcomings of voluntary international military operations. To accomplish its ...
November 30, 2006
Europe, America, and the Continental Drift
By Marcello Pera
(Heritage Lecture #978)
Europe today is going through a moral and spiritual crisis of identity. This crisis is probably the cause of, and it is certainly connected to, ...
November 27, 2006
The NATO Riga Summit: Time for Backbone in the Alliance
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1261)
The NATO Riga summit should serve as a forum for reinvigorating NATO’s role as a powerful force in the global war on terrorism.
November 14, 2006
Britain Must Not Retreat From Iraq
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1254)
While Blair is right to reject a pullout from Iraq, his efforts to engage Iran and Syria are a major mistake.
October 31, 2006
Regime Change in Paris: How Nicolas Sarkozy Could Reinvigorate U.S.-French Relations
By Sally McNamara
(WebMemo #1241)
Sarkozy's popularity and leading status bode well for U.S. interests, but don't expect a rapid sea change in French foreign policy if he is elected. ...
October 26, 2006
The North European Gas Pipeline Threatens Europe’s Energy Security
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1980)
To avoid EU overdependence on Russian natural gas, the U.S. and EU governments should encourage alternative pipeline proposals; develop alternatives to pipelines for the transit ...
October 10, 2006
U.S. Policy and the Georgian-Russian Crisis
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1235)
Crisis looms in the Caucasus
September 22, 2006
Is the European Union in the Interests of the United States?
By Multiple Authors
(Special Report #10)
Is the European Union in the Interests of the United States?
September 21, 2006
Hoping to Restore Growth, Voters Rebel Against Sweden's High-Tax Welfare State
By Daniel J. Mitchell
(WebMemo #1219)
Swedes send message to high tax Social Democrats.
August 28, 2006
British Conservatives Must Defend the U.S.–U.K. Special Relationship
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1201)
The Tories' odd turn threatens British leadership on the world stage.
August 15, 2006
Britain Must Reject Appeasement of Islamic Terrorists
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1194)
An open letter reveals the real sympathies of Britain's 'moderate' Muslim leaders.
August 3, 2006
The Death of Neutrality: U.S. and European Convergence in Fighting the War on Terrorism
By James Jay Carafano, Ph.D.
(Heritage Lecture #956)
To win the war on terrorism, the U.S. and Europe should take unified action to support the Proliferation Security Initiative, promote information sharing, and take ...
July 12, 2006
President Bush in Europe: Shaping U.S. Policy Toward Germany
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1157)
President George W. Bush travels to Germany this week to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel ahead of the G-8 summit in Moscow. In her first ...
July 7, 2006
The London Bombings: One Year Later
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1145)
Thursday, July 7, 2005, will go down as one of the darkest days in British history since the Second World War. A series of bomb ...
June 20, 2006
The U.S./EU Summit: Tensions in the Transatlantic Relationship
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1136)
President George W. Bush's June 21 Vienna summit with EU officials takes place amid mounting tension between Washington and Brussels over the U.S. detention facility ...
May 25, 2006
The U.S.-UK White House Summit: End of the Bush-Blair Partnership?
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1095)
British Prime Minister Tony Blair meets President George W. Bush at the White House this week in perhaps the last major Washington summit between the ...
May 24, 2006
Beyond Friendship - The Future of Anglo-American Relations
By Robin Harris
(WebMemo #1091)
Beyond Friendship - The Future of Anglo-American Relations
May 11, 2006
The British Elections: Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1070)
The UK's May 4 local elections were a political earthquake that dramatically altered the electoral landscape in America's closest ally.
April 27, 2006
Security and Defense: Making Sense of the Special Relationship
By Dr. Liam Fox, MP
(Heritage Lecture #939)
Britain is America's most reliable and effective ally. The resolution of the tension between America's international obligations and its refusal to become an imperial power, ...
April 24, 2006
Forging a U.S.-British Coalition to End Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1047)
Why and how Washington and London should collaborate.
April 12, 2006
Italy's Regime Change: What Washington can Expect from Romano Prodi
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #1036)
The U.S. must watch for a potential anti-American axis between Rome, Paris, and Madrid.
February 14, 2006
EU Privacy Directive Could Prohibit Information Sharing with U.S. Law Enforcement
By Alane Kochems
(Executive Memorandum #992)
Article 15 of the proposed European Union privacy directive would impede the ability of the U.S. to receive information needed to prosecute the war on ...
February 6, 2006
The Great EU Inquisition: Europe's Response to the U.S. Rendition Policy
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and James Jay Carafano, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #988)
The EU still doesn't take the war on terrorism seriously, except when it offers the chance to bash the U.S.
January 31, 2006
State of the Union 2006: America's Global Leadership
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #978)
A President's answer to "the call of history."
January 12, 2006
Free Trade with Switzerland: Time for Action
By Daniella Markheim and James E. Dean
(WebMemo #960)
Now is the time for the U.S. and Switzerland to begin formal trade negotiations.
January 11, 2006
After Schroeder: U.S.-German Relations in the Merkel Era
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., and Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1907)
Washington must adopt a pragmatic, realistic approach toward working with Germany. Realpolitik should be the order of the day. As the EU member with the ...
January 9, 2006
NATO's Frontiers: Eurasia, the Mediterranean, and the Greater Middle East
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Heritage Lecture #919)
NATO has reached a watershed and needs to evaluate both its geographic scope and the spectrum of threats it is willing to address. The Alliance ...
January 6, 2006
The Bush/Merkel White House Meeting: Recommendations for the Bush Administration
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and John Hulsman, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #957)
Washington must not raise its expectations too high with regard to relations with Germany in the post-Schroeder era.
January 5, 2006
Britain's Conservatives Must Reclaim the Anglo-American Special Relationship
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and John Hulsman, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #955)
The Conservative Party must once again be the home of the special relationship.
January 4, 2006
Germany's Strategic Error in the War Against Terrorism
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #953)
Mohammad Ali Hammadi release last month raises questions about Germany's commitment to the war on terror.
November 28, 2005
Challenges Facing Europe in a World of Globalization
By Helle C. Dale
(Heritage Lecture #914)
Without the willingness to tackle rigidity and stagnation in its major economies, any grand EU ambition to become a superpower, to create a new international ...
October 25, 2005
George Galloway and the Oil-for-Food Scandal: Time for U.S. and British Inquiries
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #892)
A new Senate report lays the groundwork for criminal investigation, and perhaps prosecution, in both the U.S. and the UK.
October 4, 2005
The Case Against British Withdrawal from Iraq
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #871)
British troops must remain until Iraq is stable and secure enough to stand on its own feet.
July 12, 2005
The East Asia Security Act: A Step Towards Consensus Against Arms Sales to China
By John J. Tkacik, Jr.
(WebMemo #793)
EASA would give teeth to diplomat's warnings that Congress wants the EU's China arms embargo to stay.
July 7, 2005
The London Terrorist Attacks: The Anglo-American Alliance Will Not Be Broken
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and John Hulsman, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #786)
The terrorists fail to understand the British bulldog tradition of rising to meet every challenge.
June 22, 2005
The EU Constitution and Europe's Democratic Deficit
By Lee A. Casey
(Heritage Lecture #887)
Defeat of the EU Constitution by French and Dutch voters offers the United States an opportunity to rethink its approach to the question of further ...
June 20, 2005
Cataclysm: The Rejection of the European Constitution and What It Means for Transatlantic Relations
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1862)
Now that the European Union's latest effort at centralization has been rejected, the U.S. must develop with Europe a realistic transatlantic agenda: economically, establish a ...
June 6, 2005
The Bush/Blair Pre-G-8 Meeting: Tensions in the Anglo-U.S. Alliance?
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #754)
Will disagreements over Blair's 'soft issues' agenda damage the special relationship?
June 1, 2005
A New Perspective on Kosovo's Final Status
By Helle C. Dale and John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1857)
Because the Balkans' future depends on integration into a Euro-Atlantic framework within the next decade, the Bush Administration should encourage the leveraging of EU economic ...
May 6, 2005
The British Election: Implications for the U.S.-UK Alliance
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #740)
Tony Blair was elected on May 5 to a third term as British Prime Minister, but with a greatly reduced majority in the House of ...
March 17, 2005
E.U. Leadership Finds Little Public Support for Lifting China Arms Ban
By John J. Tkacik, Jr.
(WebMemo #693)
A European Union defense team seeks to lift its Tiananmen Square arms embargo on China despite strong opposition from the European public and mass media. ...
March 10, 2005
Status and Standards in Kosovo and the OSCE's Role
By The Honorable Dimitrij Rupel, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #681)
Negotiating Kosovo's final status.
March 2, 2005
The Lifting of the EU Arms Embargo on China: An American Perspective
By Peter Brookes
(Heritage Lecture #866)
The European Union's decision to lift the arms embargo against China will not help close the trans-Atlantic divide, and may perhaps even widen it. The ...
February 23, 2005
A Bad Idea Whose Time Has Come: The Lifting of the EU Arms Embargo on China
By Peter Brookes
(WebMemo #672)
Later this year, the European Union (EU) will consider lifting the Tiananmen Square arms embargo against the People's Republic of China (PRC).
February 18, 2005
President Bush Should Advance a New U.S. Vision for Europe
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., and Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1825)
A Europe in which national sovereignty remains paramount regarding foreign and security policy, and states act flexibly rather than collectively wherever possible, will enable America ...
February 17, 2005
President Bush's Trip to Europe: Key Issues and Recommendations
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and John Hulsman, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #669)
A trip to determine the future of the transatlantic alliance.
February 16, 2005
The Bush Administration Should Not Back the European Constitution
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and John Hulsman, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #668)
An EU-wide foreign policy is not in the U.S. interest.
January 21, 2005
Don't Let Europe Forget Tiananmen or Zhao Ziyang
By John J. Tkacik, Jr.
(WebMemo #642)
The U.S. can still convince Europe to keep up its China arms embargo.
November 10, 2004
The Bush/Blair Washington Summit: Strengthening U.S.-British World Leadership
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and John Hulsman, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #606)
The two leaders have much to discuss.
October 26, 2004
The British Iraq Troop Redeployment: Why It Is Necessary
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #595)
Is Britain 'sucked further into the mire?' Hardly.
October 4, 2004
A Conservative Vision for U.S. Policy Toward Europe
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., and Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1803)
Four principles should guide Administration policy toward Europe: (1) Europe will remain the foundation of future U.S. coalitions well into the 21st century; (2) a ...
October 4, 2004
Executive Summary: A Conservative Vision for U.S. Policy Toward Europe
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., and Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(Executive Summary #1803)
September 7, 2004
The Myth of U.S. Isolation: Why America Is Not Alone in the War on Terror
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #558)
The American public could be forgiven for thinking that the transatlantic alliance no longer exists.
June 7, 2004
Blair Could Make a Strategic Error on China
By John J. Tkacik, Jr., and Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1768)
The Bush Administration should urge the British government to reconsider its support for French-driven plans to lift the EU arms embargo on China. It should ...
June 4, 2004
The D-Day Commemoration: The President's Chance to Remind the World of the Importance of the Transatlantic Relationship
By John Hulsman, Ph.D., and Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #517)
For all the differences between America and Europe—based on different views of philosophy, culture, religion, politics, and economics—great truths still bind together their peoples.
April 13, 2004
The Bush/Blair White House Summit: Strengthening the Coalition in Iraq
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #474)
The threat of revolution and civil war in Iraq will dominate talks between the two allies, and the Bush Administration will be looking to the ...
April 9, 2004
After Madrid: Preserving the Alliance Against Terrorism
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and John Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1743)
To counter possible adverse effects of the recent Socialist party electoral victory in Spain, the Bush Administration should shore up the "coalition of the willing," ...
April 1, 2004
The Future of U.S.-Estonian Relations
By Prime Minister Juhan Parts
(WebMemo #466)
America and Estonia are partners who have common values and a common understanding of most important international issues.
April 1, 2004
An Historic Moment for NATO
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and John Hulsman, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #465)
In an age of global terrorism, the role of NATO remains vital. The recent bombings in Madrid have reinforced the need for greater transatlantic cooperation ...
March 30, 2004
A Strategy to Democratize Belarus
By Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
(Heritage Lecture #826)
Belarus, like Ukraine and Moldova, has not fully completed its transition from the Soviet system to democratic capitalism. As the October 2004 parliamentary elections are ...
March 16, 2004
Spain's Retreat After The Madrid Bombings Rewards Terrorism
By James A. Phillips
(WebMemo #448)
The victory of Spain's new Socialist government is, unfortunately, a political triumph for radical Islamic terrorism and may well embolden Al Qaeda and other terrorist ...
March 16, 2004
The Spanish Elections: End of the Road for the Washington-Madrid Alliance?
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and John Hulsman, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #449)
The Bush Administration must do everything in its power to help ensure that Spain does not drop out of the U.S-led war on terror. If ...
March 12, 2004
The Madrid Bombings: Staying the Course in the War on Terror
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and John Hulsman, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #445)
The terrorists' goal was to shatter the Spanish-American alliance, precisely because it has been so effective in combating terrorism. This must not be allowed to ...
January 30, 2004
The Hutton Report: Implications for the Anglo-U.S. Alliance
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and John Hulsman, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #407)
The report by Lord Hutton is a powerful rebuttal of the anti-war critics who had taken aim at the heart of British foreign policy and ...
December 12, 2003
Laying Down Clear Markers: Protecting American Interests from a Confusing European Constitution
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D
(Backgrounder #1712)
The United States must make its position clear on European constitutional foreign and defense policy initiatives. While European states have the right to work out ...
November 14, 2003
The President's State Visit to Britain: Advancing the Anglo-U.S. Special Relationship
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D., and John Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1707)
The goals of President Bush's November 19-21 state visit to London should be to demonstrate a united Anglo-U.S. front on Iraq, strengthen U.S.-British cooperation in ...
September 8, 2003
Achieving Trade Liberalization: Why the U.S. Should Challenge the EU at Cancun
By Sara J. Fitzgerald and Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1686)
At the September 10-14 World Trade Organization meeting in Cancun, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick should work to ensure that the final version of the ...
August 28, 2003
Cherry-Picking: Preventing the Emergence of a Permanent Franco-German-Russian Alliance
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1682)
To keep the coalition that opposed U.S. action in Iraq from becoming a threat to America's position in the world, the Bush Administration should identify ...
July 16, 2003
The Post-War Iraq Bush/Blair Summit: Strengthening the Anglo-US Special Relationship
By Nile Gardiner, Ph.D. and John
