Luke Coffey

Europe, Western Visayas

Contributor at Freelance

Senior Fellow—Hudson Institute | I’m decorated by Ukraine and sanctioned by Russia. That’s all you need to know.

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Articles

Hopes of an imminent Ukraine peace deal are fading

1 week ago | arabnews.com | Luke Coffey

Hopes of an imminent Ukraine peace deal are fading Short Urlhttps://arab.news/6grym The Ukrainian army’s commander-in-chief, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, on Wednesday declared that Russia’s long-anticipated spring offensive had begun. In recent weeks, some of the largest Russian airstrikes of the war have also taken place, targeting both civilian and military infrastructure across Ukraine. If any behind-the-scenes efforts toward peace are underway, they are clearly yet to bear fruit.
Europe needs to be pragmatic about defense spending

2 weeks ago | arabnews.com | Luke Coffey

Europe needs to be pragmatic about defense spending Short Urlhttps://arab.news/4qqen The issue of Europe not spending enough on defense has irked American policymakers for decades. The criticism peaked during President Donald Trump’s first term and it remains a contentious issue in his second one.
Terrorism assessment for Afghanistan

3 weeks ago | arabnews.com | Luke Coffey

Terrorism assessment for Afghanistan Short Urlhttps://arab.news/jkgn3 According to the US government’s annual threat assessment, released by its intelligence community this week, Daesh remains the most significant terrorism challenge facing America and its partners. The assessment is part of a broader report that addresses all threats to the US including, but not limited to, terrorism. Notably, this year’s report includes an alarming section about the role of Daesh in Afghanistan.
Vance’s Greenland visit is a moment for diplomacy, not provocation

3 weeks ago | thehill.com | Luke Coffey

Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Greenland this week is historic. No sitting American vice president has ever visited the nation. Yet the visit comes with controversy and follows a string of provocative statements by President Trump about Greenland that have unsettled many in Nuuk. What was originally expected to include Second Lady Usha Vance’s attendance at a well-known dog sled race has now been narrowed to a visit to the U.S. military base in the far north of the country.
Opinion - Vance’s Greenland visit is a moment for diplomacy, not provocation

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Luke Coffey

Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Greenland this week is historic. No sitting American vice president has ever visited the nation. Yet the visit comes with controversy and follows a string of provocative statements by President Trump about Greenland that have unsettled many in Nuuk. What was originally expected to include Second Lady Usha Vance’s attendance at a well-known dog sled race has now been narrowed to a visit to the U.S. military base in the far north of the country.
Peace in the Caucasus

1 month ago | arabnews.com | Luke Coffey

Peace in the Caucasus Short Urlhttps://arab.news/jakys In recent weeks, much international attention has focused on the war between Russia and Ukraine, and US President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring the fighting to an end. However, another long-standing conflict, just a few hundred kilometers southeast of Ukraine, might also be approaching a peaceful resolution: the more than 30-year struggle between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the South Caucasus.
All eyes on Putin for next step to Ukraine peace

1 month ago | arabnews.com | Luke Coffey

All eyes on Putin for next step to Ukraine peace Short Urlhttps://arab.news/j2rkc Global events can move quickly. Just two weeks ago, the world watched as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a heated exchange with US President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance in the Oval Office. A planned rare earths mineral deal was scrapped at the last minute, and Zelensky was sent out of the White House in an unprecedented diplomatic standoff.
Worrying echoes of the past in the Balkans

1 month ago | arabnews.com | Luke Coffey

Worrying echoes of the past in the Balkans Short Urlhttps://arab.news/9z6ub Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Hamas, trade wars between America’s friends and foes — there has been no shortage of crises around the world. At times, it feels like several months’ worth of geopolitical events have taken place in just the past week alone. But another potential conflict that is not getting much attention can be found in southeastern Europe in the Balkan country of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Europe comes to Washington to boost transatlantic relations

1 month ago | arabnews.com | Luke Coffey

Europe comes to Washington to boost transatlantic relations Short Urlhttps://arab.news/vzugy This week has been eventful in Washington regarding America’s European policy, with several leaders visiting to hold high-level meetings. The week started with France’s President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the White House, where he met with President Donald Trump, followed by Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Vienna Process offers a genuine alternative to the Taliban

2 months ago | arabnews.com | Luke Coffey

Vienna Process offers a genuine alternative to the Taliban Short Urlhttps://arab.news/veedf This week, more than 100 Afghans from different ethnic and minority groups gathered in Vienna, Austria, for the fifth meeting of the Vienna Process for a Democratic Afghanistan. Over the past two years, the Vienna Process has emerged as the primary forum for anti-Taliban resistance movements to coordinate, strategize, and chart a common path forward.