Sarkozy, The Ambivalent Globalizer

France continues an old pattern, pursuing globalization abroad but stopping foreign traders at its border
Jonathan Fenby
November 9, 2007

The Roots of Anti-Americanism in Germany

European disapproval of the US extends beyond the war itself
Dominic Sachsenmaier
April 30, 2003

American Bombs in Iraq Show Up Fractures in Europe

Anglo-American war against Iraq weakens the European Union
Shada Islam
March 21, 2003

Russia Plays the Oil Card with a Divided Europe

Despite opposition from new members of the EU, desperate for energy, Europeans give in to Moscow
Shada Islam
May 24, 2007

France: Waiting for Reform

Sarkozy has won with the promise of change, but genuine reform depends on the will of French citizens
Patrick Sabatier
May 8, 2007

Franco-German Shot at US Punctures Dream of European Power

NATO tussle over Iraq undermines European Union expansion plan
Shada Islam
February 14, 2003