Reposted by Jason C. MoyerGesine Weber @gesineweber.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Agree and disagree. Yes, EU still lacks all of the things mentioned here. BUT the European Defence Projects of Common Interest are a really, really good step for the EU making an important contribution to burden-shifting. 0122
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Putin’s reward for bombing hospitals, schools, apartment buildings, public parks and museums and killing children is to get invited to the G20 Summit by Marco Rubio. 55792073495
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerPOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/09/2026Scottish Labour’s new leader, Michael Marra, said he does not believe there is a “realistic prospect” of the U.K. rejoining the European Union because of “huge political instability” across the continent.politico.euScottish Labour leader says UK rejoining EU ‘not a realistic prospect’Michael Marra said that current political conditions in Europe mean the bloc is not in a position to consider a British return. 694
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerTransatlantic Policy Center @aueuropecenter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026"A dedicated multinational NATO squadron of armed jet trainers could shoot down Russian drone incursions without burning through frontline fighters and scarce air-to-air missiles" www.rusi.org/explore-our-...rusi.orgOptions for a NATO Multinational Drone-Interception SquadronA dedicated multinational NATO squadron of armed jet trainers could shoot down Russian drone incursions without burning through frontline fighters and scarce air-to-air missiles. 0104
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerNoah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Would Le Pen pivot to the center once in power like Meloni did? On the economy perhaps - given the dire state of France’s finances. But on the big foreign policy challenges - Russia, China, US - I suspect she could be far more damaging. www.ft.com/content/7783...ft.comWhy Europe’s centre will holdThe 1930s are not a good guide to the politics of the 21st century 0174
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerNoah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Germany and France are finalizing a paper which will call on the European Commission to develop a powerful new tool to deter China. The paper points to a new consensus between Berlin and Paris - and a willingness to think out of the WTO box. nbarkin.substack.com/p/watching-c...nbarkin.substack.comWatching China in Europe - October 2026Merz and Macron want the EU to develop a powerful trade tool to deter China. A joint paper due this week points to a new Franco-German consensus and a willingness to think outside the WTO box. 0186
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerPOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 28/09/2026As European People’s Party chair Manfred Weber launches a task force to shape the EPP’s 2029 platform, internal records reveal the party’s defining choice: hold the center or move further right. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/euro... 072
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerUrsula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 28/09/2026Europe is stepping up massively on defence. Today, we are moving forward with five major joint projects: drones, air defence, space, maritime security and our Eastern Flank. Five areas that are crucial to European security. And where we need to move fast. 35552113
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerNoah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026It's unnerving for the EU to watch Xi Jinping being feted in Washington at a time when the bloc is veering towards a trade conflict with China. My comments to @scmpnews.bsky.social www.scmp.com/economy/glob...scmp.comWhy Xi’s US trip leaves Europe relieved by trade truce – but wary of the futureThe summit in Washington eases near-term uncertainty over rare earths, but analysts fear the bloc could have less say over decisions shaping its economic interests. 0115
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerUlrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 28/09/2026Norway and Sweden work together on the combination of land robots and aerial drones www.hartpunkt.de/drohnenkrieg...hartpunkt.deDrohnenkriegsführung – Norwegen und Schweden erproben Systemverbund aus luft- und bodengestützten DrohnenNorwegen und Schweden haben gemeinsam den Einsatz unbemannter Bodenfahrzeuge im Verbund mit Drohnen in der Luft erprobt. 1829
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerProPublica @propublica.org · 27/09/2026On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a 162-page White House report argued the Smithsonian had “moved the Museum’s mission away from straightforward historical education and scholarship toward an extreme political activism.”propublica.orgHow the Smithsonian Became the Latest Front in Trump’s Culture WarThe Smithsonian — particularly its National Museum of American History — has faced withering pressure from the Trump administration. It’s the culmination of decades of criticism by conservatives and o... 10257121
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerPOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 27/09/2026Hard-liners in Northern Ireland are reviving an age-old dispute rife with bitter symbolism that pits the rights of British Protestants against those of Irish Catholics — and risks the destruction of their supposed unity government.politico.euNorthern Ireland standoff puts peace and power-sharing at riskA sudden revival of the 1990s confrontations between Orange Order marchers and Catholic demonstrators puts the police back in the middle — and leaders of Northern Ireland’s supposed unity government on opposite sides. 112919
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerNoah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Good piece from @spignal.bsky.social on why Europe’s populists haven’t demonized China. I think the main reason is that they are too busy demonizing their own governments. Paying attention to (and talking about) foreign countries is a step too far. economist.com/europe/2026/...economist.comWhy Europe’s populists don’t criticise ChinaAn ideal target gets a free pass from the demagogues 1309
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerRicardo Borges de Castro 🇺🇦🟧 @ricbdc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026A curious outcome of the Trump-Xi Summit for European watchers is that it seems that for Beijing the #China-#US relationship can be segmented in three layers: “cooperation is the mainstay”/ “competition is kept within proper limits” / “differences are managed”… 🇨🇳 MFA statement: lnkd.in/eiFDjuqRlnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 131
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerUlrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 26/09/2026In case you needed to be worried more. danwatch.dk/en/military-...danwatch.dkMilitary documents reveal how Russia has reactivated a top-secret doomsday systemDanwatch has reviewed millions of military procurement documents and can, for the first time, reveal how the Russian military has secretly carried out a vast co 1014553
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25/09/2026CBS: The Army is requesting military planning aimed for Cuba. Is the US preparing for military action? STATE DEPT SPOX TOMMY PIGOTT: We're always going to guided by the national interest of the US. The president has a wide array of options (Not a no!) 2881501469
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerCatherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Pentagon quietly adds dozens to tally of troops wounded amid Iran war: With the addition of 29 U.S. sailors and eight Marines, the total number of personnel wounded since the start of hostilities has risen to 861, database shows. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...washingtonpost.comPentagon quietly adds dozens to tally of troops wounded amid Iran warWith the addition of 29 U.S. sailors and eight Marines, the total number of personnel wounded since the start of hostilities has risen to 861, a Pentagon database shows. 36706362
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerPOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 26/09/2026German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul yesterday said that the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a G20 meeting could be the start of "serious negotiations" to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.politico.euTrump’s G20 invite to Putin is an ‘opportunity,’ German foreign minister saysJohann Wadephul’s remarks diverged from the German government’s official line. 14197
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerGesine Weber @gesineweber.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Oh wow, Switzerland will host the European Political Community meeting in spring 2027. www.admin.ch/de/newnsb/V5...admin.chDas 10. Gipfeltreffen der Europäischen Politischen Gemeinschaft findet in Zürich statt 0172
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerECFR @ecfr.eu · 26/09/2026This new policy brief argues that Britain needs a new way to strengthen itself against coercion, rebuild international influence and regain domestic support. ecfr.eu/publication/middle-powerhou…ecfr.euMiddle powerhouse: A new blueprint for British internationalism – European Council on Foreign RelationsBritain is the custodian of a global order that no longer exists. Its international approach should now centre innovative cooperation and building strong coalit 072
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerTransatlantic Policy Center @aueuropecenter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026"The French presidential front-runner still plans to take Paris out of the military alliance’s integrated command, she tells POLITICO" www.politico.eu/article/mari...politico.euLe Pen says she won’t leave NATO until Russia’s war in Ukraine endsThe French presidential front-runner still plans to take Paris out of the military alliance’s integrated command, she tells POLITICO. 011
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerGesine Weber @gesineweber.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Got a weekend read for you. geopoliticaleurope.substack.com/p/associate-...geopoliticaleurope.substack.comAssociate membership: the EU’s newest geopolitical tool?The debate on “associate membership” for Canada reveals deeper trends on shifts in Brussels’ thinking about global order and international politics. 1308
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerNoah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Tony Blair is ethically challenged. We all know that. But this story, which seems to want to remind us of this, misses the mark www.ft.com/content/1ca9...ft.comTony Blair’s think-tank offers political access to $25,000-a-year corporate membersBP, Uber and Amazon are among corporate members of the non-profit’s membership programme, the Global Network for Change 041
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerAlexandra Sharp @alexandrassharp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping with pomp and pageantry. But their White House talks conclude with few breakthroughs. foreignpolicy.com/2026/09/24/t...foreignpolicy.comTrump and Xi Talked a Lot but Accomplished LittleThe White House summit concluded with much fanfare but few breakthroughs. 031
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerPOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 25/09/2026Voters in Switzerland will decide in a referendum this weekend whether to enshrine a stricter definition of the country's centuries-old neutrality into the constitution. A “yes” vote would effectively prevent Bern from imposing sanctions on Russia.politico.euSwitzerland’s neutrality vote puts Russia sanctions on the lineVoters will decide in a referendum on Sunday on whether to make Switzerland’s historic neutrality even more legally binding. 2148
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerNoah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026US attitudes towards China are softening. Trumpian chaos at home and a perception of relative order, stability and economic advancement in China is likely playing a role. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/u...nytimes.comAs Trump Welcomes Xi, More Americans Have a Positive View of ChinaExperts attribute the changing mood to fading memories of the coronavirus pandemic, awareness of China’s tech innovations and disaffection with President Trump’s trade wars. 051
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 24/09/2026Space: the final frontline ft.trib.al/WZjOfL1ft.trib.alSpace: the final frontlineThe history of cold war arms control shows that greater transparency can help prevent a cascade of deadly mistakes 0122
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerPOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 24/09/2026Presidential hopeful Gabriel Attal has told us he’s eyeing Sweden as a potential defense partner after the demise of France’s joint fighter jet project with Germany earlier this year. Follow our live blog from #POLITICOPlaybookLive 👉 www.politico.eu/article/pari... 096
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 24/09/2026Breaking News: Google is planning to launch an experimental satellite into orbit in Big Tech’s first move toward A.I. data centers in space.nyti.msGoogle Is Sending an A.I. Data Center to Outer SpaceNext Thursday, Google is sending an experimental satellite into orbit that will have enough computing power to answer simple A.I. queries from space. 233718
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerUlrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 24/09/2026An excellent article “A multinational squadron dedicated to drone-interception duties under a NATO banner offers an obvious solution that could be rapidly created and deployed if prioritised by senior military and political leaders.” www.rusi.org/explore-our-...rusi.orgOptions for a NATO Multinational Drone-Interception SquadronA dedicated multinational NATO squadron of armed jet trainers could shoot down Russian drone incursions without burning through frontline fighters and scarce air-to-air missiles. 816537
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerUlrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 23/09/2026I don’t think the superintelligence-is-gonna-kill-us claims are scifi. It’s just that I worry even more about human using AI in stupid ways. My latest column for @wpr.bsky.social on last weeks CNN report. www.worldpoliticsreview.com/ai-risks-apo...worldpoliticsreview.comAI Really Could End the World—If Humans Don’t FirstThe public’s imagination has been captured by a doomsday narrative that fails to consider the very real threat of humans misusing AI. 87615
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerAgathe Demarais @agathedemarais.com · 22/09/2026In 1995-2013 uranium from 20,000 Soviet nuclear weapons supplied 10% of US electricity. Despite a 2024 import ban, Russia remains America's top supplier of nuclear fuel - for @foreignpolicy.com I explore how the ban is theatre and where Moscow's leverage really lies foreignpolicy.com/2026/09/21/u...foreignpolicy.comNuclear Energy Is the Kremlin’s Latest Leverage Over WashingtonThe United States has done little to end its dependence on Russia for enriched uranium. 12219
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerGesine Weber @gesineweber.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Official declaration by German MoD after election of Gen. Breuer to Chair of NATO Military Committee: "as a convinced European and Transatlanticist, Gen. Breuer represents a military capable and strong Europe". Or: Zeitenwende in action. www.bmvg.de/de/presse/br...bmvg.deGeneral Breuer zum Vorsitzenden des NATO-Militärausschusses gewähltGeneral Carsten Breuer wird wird 2027 die Nachfolge von Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone antreten 0155
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerTransatlantic Policy Center @aueuropecenter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026"The presidential hopeful is in favor of training Ukrainian soldiers and sending defensive gear — but “financially, we can’t do it anymore.” www.politico.eu/article/fran...politico.euFrance’s Le Pen rules out more money for UkraineThe presidential hopeful is in favor of training Ukrainian soldiers and sending defensive gear — but “financially, we can’t do it anymore.” 011
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerUlrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 21/09/2026Mhmh. I mean, it makes sense to have NATO involved but this sounds a bit odd on an agreement signed by Denmark, Greenland, and the US… www.reuters.com/world/europe...reuters.comDenmark says NATO shares responsibility for Arctic security under Greenland dealDenmark, Greenland and the United States are set to sign a deal on Greenland's security on Tuesday, an agreement Denmark says will put Arctic security under NATO's watch rather than leaving it solely... 6609
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerUlrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 20/09/2026After Sachsen-Anhalt, AFD also strongest party in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Not final numbers) 1220642
Reposted by Jason C. Moyermathieu gallard @mathieugallard.bsky.social · 20/09/2026🇩🇪🗳 sondages sortis des urnes FSG et Infratest ➡️ Mecklembourg- Poméranie ⚫AfD 37% / 38% 🟣SPD 35,5% / 36,5% 🔴Die Linke 7,5% / 6% 🟢Grünen 5,5% / 5,5% 🔵CDU 5,5% / 5% 🔴BSW 5% / 4,8% ➡️ Berlin 🔴Die Linke 26% / 24,5% 🔵CDU 20% / 20% 🟢Grünen 15,5% / 15% ⚫AfD 13,5% / 16% 🟣SPD 12,5% / 12% 🔴BSW 5% / 5% 41616
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerAlexander Lanoszka @lanoszka.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Four German Air Force Eurofighter jets as well as additional contributions from the Italian and Turkish air forces will strengthen the defence of Latvian airspace, particularly while Latvia is holding parliamentary elections early in October. eng.lsm.lv/article/soci...eng.lsm.lvExtra NATO jets coming to Latvia during election periodIn a significant development on September 17th, it was announced that extra NATO jets will be coming to Latvia "to reinforce Latvian airspace protection during elections." 01511
Reposted by Jason C. Moyerauonsson @auonsson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Germany and Sweden are reinforcing Gotland in light of deteriorating security situation. Aerial, naval and other units are active with live weapons. It is explicitly described as not an exercise and aimed at securing logistics. "Primary focus is Russia" www.svt.se/nyheter/inri...svt.seTyska förband förstärker Gotland i Nato-operationTyska förband rullar i dag in på Gotland i en förstärkningsoperation tillsammans med svenska Försvarsmakten. Operationen är ett test av Natos planer för hur ön ska försvaras. – Det här är ingen vanlig... 6329111
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerNoah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Trump plans to greet Xi Jinping as he gets off his plane next week. He has only done this for one other leader in his second term. Three guesses who that was. 1266
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerDG MEME @ecmemes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I am happy Canada wants to be closer to the EU. But I find it also so funny that the whole world is commenting on something that has no definition whatsoever. I guess politics can't always be a serious thing. 36016
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerPOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 18/09/2026Top European officials are increasingly alarmed that Russia could stage drone or missile attacks against NATO countries as Moscow steps up its hybrid campaign across the continent.politico.euEuropean leaders warn of ‘intensified threat’ from PutinHowever, NATO sees no risk of “imminent attack” despite the fresh warnings from countries such as Poland, Lithuania, France and the Netherlands. 62921
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerPOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 18/09/2026When Keir Starmer had his first dinner with Donald Trump, he strained so hard to impress the U.S. president that his host offered the British team a second helping of chicken. Andy Burnham’s face-to-face introduction next Tuesday will look very different.politico.euWhat Andy Burnham needs from Donald Trump at their New York meetBritain’s new prime minister is set for his first meeting with the U.S. president next Tuesday. Unlike Keir Starmer, he won’t be angling for a second helping. 3142
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerTransatlantic Policy Center @aueuropecenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026"The Ukrainian theory of victory: Demonstrate military genius on an industrial scale and show Russia that time isn’t on its side" www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...washingtonpost.comOpinion | David Petraeus: The race to make Putin’s aggression unaffordableThe Ukrainian theory of victory: Demonstrate military genius on an industrial scale and show Russia that time isn’t on its side. 011
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerAndrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026Visionary and strategic @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu statement: Canada to become first EU Associate Member and join European Security Council. Will bring big bilateral benefits for 🇨🇦&🇪🇺 and major global geopolitical consequences. Europe is becoming centre of gravity of like-minded global democracies! 37025
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerPOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 16/09/2026With today’s State of the Union speech in the rearview mirror, here are some key takeaways — beyond Ursula von der Leyen’s surprise announcement that the EU will explore “associate membership” for Canada. Follow live 👉 www.politico.eu/article/ursu... 2307
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerTransatlantic Policy Center @aueuropecenter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026"Canada’s prime minister tells FT deeper ties with Europe will make both sides ‘more resilient’ amid Trump turmoil" www.ft.com/content/1a1d...ft.comMark Carney urges EU to cement trade deal as Ottawa seeks pivot from USCanada’s prime minister tells FT deeper ties with Europe will make both sides ‘more resilient’ amid Trump turmoil 011
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerMark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The EU has delivered greater stability across the continent, greater mobility for its citizens, and a single market that gives Europe global economic weight. An honour to hear President von der Leyen address the European Parliament today as we build a deeper partnership for the future. 1083041698
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerPOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 16/09/2026Europe’s firefighters don’t want your applause.politico.euGive us resources, not praise, say European firefighters after hellish summerEmergency services plead with Brussels and national governments for more staff, better equipment and investment in fire prevention. 35524
Reposted by Jason C. MoyerUlrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 16/09/2026Today is State of the European Union day - aka the day of Ursula von der Leyen’s big speech at the European parliament. And it looks like we will get (the proposal for) a European Security Council www.euractiv.com/news/exclusi...euractiv.comEXCLUSIVE: Von der Leyen to call for ‘European Security Council’ in SOTEU text | EuractivThe potential rival to NATO will come with a call for an ‘Alliance for the future’ with Canada, according to a draft 818746