Western Europe
UK Announces Plans to Build a New Nuclear Reactor; Leads to US Anger
The UK Government introduced its new plans to build a small nuclear plant in Northern Wales, which has angered the US, who had planned to build a reactor in the same location. British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has previously struck nuclear deals with US President, Donald Trump, and therefore these plans call into question the role of the US in the UK energy sector going forward.
A New Chapter in European Security Opens in London
On March 2nd, European leaders convened in London to coordinate a response following the escalating tensions in the Ukraine-Russia War. The summit's discussions on military aid and strategic cooperation underscore a pivotal moment in European security policy.