Britain’s political situation and its long-term economic outlook have become more precarious than they have been at any time since the late 1970s.
Give Donald Trump Credit: Europe’s United
No U.S. President in recent memory has done more to strengthen Europe’s willingness to work together than Donald Trump.
Florida: The Global Picture
How many countries, other than the US, have larger economies than Florida?
Texas and New York in a Global Context
Which countries have larger economies than the “Lone Star” and “Empire” states?
California Yes, United States No
How Trump matters less in a world of sub-country level governance.
Qatar: Did they Back The “Wrong” Insurgents?
Saudi Arabia and Qatar both support insurgencies, but the Saudis want to enforce a regional order they direct.
Making Russia Great Again
Why is Vladimir Putin so grateful to Donald Trump? Because Trump diminishes the United States’ standing in the world, making little Russia look larger.
What’s Next for the UK?
The politics of Brexit inside the UK is becoming more complex by the minute. The country needs a period of reflection to carry out a giant Brexit audit.
Italy: Another Downer for the Populist Wave in Europe
Beppe Grillo’s Five Stars movement loses some of its lustre.
Brexit: Why the EU Will Continue to Stand Firm
With Theresa May greatly weakened, and the UK likely facing new elections and/or a new Prime Minister soon, it makes little sense for the EU to negotiate with her in earnest.























