Daniel Kochis

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Daniel is formerly a research fellow for European affairs in the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at The Heritage Foundation.

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    Russia’s Attack on Nord Stream Pipelines Means Putin Has Truly Weaponized Energy

    Daniel Kochis
    Russia’s wartime arsenal now appears to include sabotage of underwater pipelines. On Monday, authorities in Europe noticed a sudden drop in pressure in the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipelines, which connect Russia with Germany. Since that time, a total of three leaks (two in Nord Stream and one in Nord Stream 2) across both pipelines have…
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    Winning Italian Party Unfairly Called ‘Far Right’
    Daniel Kochis
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    Why US Needs to Remain Engaged With Bulgaria
    Katherine Birch
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    Congress Must Strike While Iron Is Hot to Preempt Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
    Daniel Kochis
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    As Russia Invests in Arctic, America Falls Behind
    Daniel Kochis
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    It’s Past Time for US Military Base in Baltics
    Daniel Kochis
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    As US Reopens Travel From Europe, Why Is Romania Still Not in Visa Waiver Program?
    Daniel Kochis
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    Croatia’s Overdue Inclusion in Visa Waiver Program Highlights Allies Left Out
    Daniel Kochis
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    Biden’s Hypocrisy on Keystone XL vs. Nord Stream 2 Pipelines
    Katie Tubb
    • Opinion

    European Defense Spending Still Rising, but COVID-19 Poses Retrenching Risk
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    A Welcome New Chapter for Israel-Kosovo Relationship
    Anthony B. Kim
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    US Contributions to 3 Seas Investment Fund Are Smart, Strategic
    Daniel Kochis
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    The European Union’s Christmas Wish List Deserves a Lump of Coal
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    This Mid-Atlantic Outpost Is Critically Important in the Era of Great Power Competition
    Daniel Kochis
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    Europe Rocked Again by a Series of Islamist Terror Attacks
    Daniel Kochis
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    NATO Allies Now Spend $50 Billion More on Defense Than in 2016
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    Kosovo-Serbia Talks at the White House Aim at Normalization of Relations
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    Basing Troops in Europe Is About US Security. A Pullout Would Be Unwise.
    Daniel Kochis
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    North Macedonia’s Accession to NATO an Important Milestone
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    The Quiet Success of Trump’s Politically Appointed Ambassadors in Europe
    James Carafano
    • Opinion

    Vice President Pence’s Visit to Poland is a Chance to Reaffirm Strong Ties
    Daniel Kochis
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    European Parliamentary Elections Reflect Electorate’s Mandate for Change
    Daniel Kochis
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    After Clearing a Hellenic Hurdle, Macedonia’s Bid to Join NATO Heads to Senate
    Daniel Kochis
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    The Implications of EU Elections in May for the Future of Europe
    Daniel Kochis
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    Europe May Be at a Tipping Point. Here’s What the US Can Do.
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    Serbia’s Objections Shouldn’t Thwart Kosovo’s Bid to Create Its Own Army
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    Swedish Election Result Was Fueled by Popular Discontent
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    The 50th Anniversary of the Soviet Crushing of the Prague Spring and Its Modern Parallels
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    Liam Fox’s Robust Case for Free Trade
    Edgar Barrios
    • Opinion

    A Brief Look at Presidents Who Met the Queen
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    EU Hammers Out Migration Agreement, but the Devil’s in the Details
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    Italy’s New Populist Government Faces Daunting Economic, Immigration Challenges
    Daniel Kochis
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    Russian Aggression, Rising Crime Rates Could Factor in Swedish Elections
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    Tillerson Speech Hits Right Notes on Europe, but Weak on Support for Brexit
    Nile Gardiner
    • Opinion

    What to Look for in Germany’s Upcoming Election
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    Russian Actions in Belarus Are Cause for Concern
    Daniel Kochis
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    Closure of Kerch Strait Is Russia’s Latest Attack on Ukrainian Sovereignty
    Daniel Kochis
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    Returning Seized Compounds to Russia Would Be a Mistake
    Daniel Kochis
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    Ukraine Was Hit by a Massive Cyberattack. Why the US Must Keep Up Support for This Key Ally.
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    For Bigger Defense Commitments, Bring NATO Finance Ministers to the Table
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    Key Players in the French Presidential Election
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    What Trump’s Meeting With Angela Merkel Means for NATO
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    Foiled Coup Plot in US-Allied Montenegro Has Russia’s Fingerprints All Over It
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    What Italy’s Referendum Vote Means
    Daniel Kochis
    • Opinion

    Austria Goes to the Polls
    William Kabel
    • Opinion

    Report Confirms Russia’s Responsibility for Shooting Down Malaysian Airliner
    Daniel Kochis
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    Sweden’s Smart Move to Return Troops to an Island Eyed by Russia
    Daniel Kochis
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    Russian Olympics Cheating Is Emblematic of the Nature of Putin’s Regime
    Daniel Kochis
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    Why the United States Must Continue to Embrace NATO to Answer Aggressive Russia
    Daniel Kochis
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    Our Next President Must Stand Up to Putin
    Daniel Kochis
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    Why Montenegro Was Just Invited to Join the NATO Alliance
    Daniel Kochis
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    Death of Paris Attack Ringleader Underscores Security Flaws in Europe
    Daniel Kochis
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