us-eu relations

Where the US is gaining and losing influence

Where the US is gaining and losing influence

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: I thought I would talk a bit about where US relations are with other countries in the world. I got a question from someone over the weekend that said, "Are there any countries where the United States actually has better relations today than they did ten years ago?" I think this reflects that the world feels like it's heading in a difficult direction, with America losing influence. And it's mixed, right?

European & US leaders resolute as threat of Ukraine war grows

European & US leaders resolute as threat of Ukraine war grows

Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sweden, is joined by Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, to provide perspective on the Ukraine crisis at the Munich Security Conference.

The US and EU further talks on technology governance

Cyber in 60 Seconds

The US and EU further talks on technology governance

The Trade and Technology Council brought together high-level US & EU officials in a long-anticipated meeting to reach conclusions about a shared governance agenda for tech-related issues like AI, data, semiconductors, and foreign direct investments. Marietje Schaake, International Policy Director at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center, Eurasia Group senior advisor and former MEP, shares her insights.

Looking ahead to a post-Merkel Europe

Looking ahead to a post-Merkel Europe

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: Thought I'd talk a little bit about Germany and Europe. We just had elections in Germany. In Germany, what we're seeing is strong support for centrism. This is a government that will be weaker because the leadership will be weaker. And because whether or not it's Olaf Scholz or Armin Laschet, and we won't know that for several weeks as the coalition building occurs, even though Scholz is most likely, either one of them with a three-party coalition will be much weaker on the European and the global stage than Merkel has been.

The US-EU honeymoon is over

The US-EU honeymoon is over

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: You have seen the fallout from the US announcement of this new defense pact with the Australians and the United Kingdom called AUKUS. And of course, the Chinese are not enormously happy about this, because it is a military plan to put more American material in their backyard. But the more interesting and salient point for the headlines is that the French government was absolutely incensed. So, what's going on here? Why are the allies having such difficulty?

Merkel's White House visit will have symbolism and substance

Merkel's White House visit will have symbolism and substance

Why is the United Kingdom opening up and what's happening in the rest of Europe? What's going to be an outcome of the Angela Merkel visit in the White House? Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sweden, shares his perspective from Europe.