Topic: Europe

As NATO leaders meet, how will they deal with Russia?

Some advocate inviting Russia to join. Russian President Medvedev wants a new security architecture that includes his country.

Obama woos Europe on Afghanistan

In Strasbourg, the US president cast the war as an international – not just American – problem.

Spain commits more troops to Afghanistan in overture to Obama

While the increase in soldiers is modest, the government is showing support for Obama's shift of strategy in Afghanistan – and, more broadly, for the administration itself.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs: Sleepless in Strasbourg

Opinion: Don't be naive about Russia's real aims

The Monitor's View: The G-20 can do better next time

What didn't happen at the London summit matters more than what did.

Question time: Monitor editors respond

G-20 roundup: US and Europe agree to disagree

The meeting's great success is $1.1 trillion in economic aid for the developing world, but other proposed solutions to the recession were vague.

Review: 'Adventureland'

A young adult romantic comedy with a core of feeling that overrides the inevitable goofball gross-outs.

As G-20 battles protectionism, a cautionary tale in Ecuador

The country has put steep tariffs on an array of goods. Seventeen of the world's 20 largest economies have broken recent promises not to take protectionist measures.

On eve of NATO summit, Obama's style poses inherent challenge for Europe

As president heads to France, Europeans ask how best to respond to an ally that is suddenly sending all the signals it has hoped for.

At G-20 summit, a fragile web of relationships shapes outcomes

The Obama-Hu exchange seemed to go well, while dinner Wednesday night gave Obama and Germany's Merkel a chance to reach greater détente.

The Monitor's View: Obama and Medvedev hit 'reset' on arms control

It makes sense to restart relations by cutting nukes.

At G-20, leaders look to save economy – and their own jobs

The global crisis has led to political upheaval in many countries, unseating three prime ministers in Europe alone.

Sarkozy threatens to bolt. Brown, Obama don't buy it

Behind the G-20: A primer

What to look for as the leaders of the world's largest economies meet in London.

Senators grill Petraeus on new Afghanistan strategy

Top concerns are troop levels and yardsticks for success

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about why US foreign-aid is vital in the global fight against disease, the middle ground between doctors' and patients' rights, and why talking to Hamas may not be a good idea.

US manufacturing's decline a little less caustic

Unlike the US, Germany unlikely to bail out automaker

Merkel, in visit to headquarters of GM's Opel unit, says that direct aid is unlikely.

Germany's hard line on the stimulus: Why Merkel says 'Nein'

Ahead of G-20, German leader balks at more spending and more debt.

Europe and the US attempt to mend fences, but deep rifts remain

Ahead of the G-20 summit, Spain decides to withdraw troops from Kosovo and investigate Bush officials for torture.

Hundreds of African migrants die in shipwreck off Libya's coast

Fake Obama meets fake Queen at fake G-20

On European trip, rock-star Obama faces skeptical allies

While he is popular, American policies are not. He will be hard-pressed to win concessions on his plans for the economy or Afghanistan.