As Trump Scrambles the World Order, Can Germany Learn the Language of Hard Power? March 02, 2026 an anxious continent’s best chance at security runs through its largest economy. In the wake of the U.S. bombing of Iran and its dismissal of European allies NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
When Trump Meets Germany’s Merz, Iran Will Likely Dominate Discussion March 02, 2026 Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Washington is now likely to be dominated by discussions of the attack long planned NYT > World > Europe which Europeans did not take part in. NYTimes +
As Trump Bombs Iran, America’s Allies Watch Fitfully From Sidelines March 02, 2026 Disregarded by President Trump over Iran Europe’s leaders are adapting to a world in which they are little more than bystanders. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Iran’s Regime May Survive, but the Middle East Will Be Changed March 01, 2026 A badly weakened Iran will no longer intimidate or threaten its neighbors in the same way. The regional impact could be comparable to the collapse of the Soviet Union. NYT > World > Europe NYTimes +
Why Diplomacy Was Doomed: Trump’s Issue Was Iran’s Leadership Itself March 01, 2026 NYT > World > Europe President Trump’s envoys negotiated with Iran over its nuclear program. But Mr. Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel wanted much more. NYTimes +