E.U. plans military buildup making Ukraine a repellent 'steel porcupine'
After an extraordinary U.S. repudiation, Ukraine won pledges from world leaders to urgently boost Europe's self-defense.
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Fault lines between U.S. and Europe come into view at U.N. over Ukraine
The Trump administration's erosion of U.S. policy as Europe's main protector played out in a series of U.N. votes on Ukraine.
German election creates tough path to stronger role in E.U. and NATO
The coalition Merz forms will greatly influence his ability to govern the country or to strengthen multilateral institutions.
Trump and Putin usher out 80 years of U.S.-led security and cooperation
Trump's embrace of Putin and contempt for long-established transatlantic ties is an existential crisis for Europe and NATO.
European leaders reject MAGA boost for far right as baseless interference
The German leader rebuked a suggestion the U.S. might not support Europe if it shuns far-right, anti-immigration parties.
E.U. rushes to increase defense spending as the U.S. steps back
The E.U. plans to trigger an emergency clause on deficit spending to allow for a huge boost in defense spending.
At NATO meeting, Europe demands to be part of Ukraine peace process
European defense leaders were indignant at U.S.-Russia talks that excluded Ukraine, saying it must be part of negotiations.
Greenland's international ties stand in way of Trump's strategic interest
The Arctic island's E.U. and NATO ties make it highly unlikely the U.S. would risk a move that could destabilize the region.
Trump orders general review of U.S. funding and ties to United Nations
The U.S. president also withdrew the U.S. from the U.N. Human Rights Council and stopped funding for UNRWA.
U.N. chief warns Davos crowd of a 'rudderless' and overheating world
His remarks were aimed at focusing attention on rising global temperatures and unregulated artificial intelligence.
Trump strongly rejects international cooperation. Round 2 is underway.
Here's a timeline of Trump's actions involving international organizations and treaties, from his first term to the present.
WEF says Trump to join Davos virtually after retaking White House
Børge Brende, WEF's president, said there is "a greater level of global uncertainty than we have seen in a generation."
NATO launches 'Baltic Sentry' mission to prevent undersea cable attacks
NATO officials say the threat of sabotage to energy and communications cables on the sea floor is 'a global problem.'
Ahead of its annual summit, WEF highlights geopolitical uncertainty
The post-Cold War international order is "giving way to a more fragmented landscape" that demands cooperation.
BRICS adds Indonesia to its rivalry with the G-20 for global cooperation
The group named for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa targets social inclusion and global governance reforms.
The Lebanon-Israel ceasefire is built around enforcing a U.N. resolution
U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701, approved in 2006, is seen as a roadmap and the best hope for ending the war.