The constant bipartisan talk of the “American Dream “ is entirely geared to preserving the material advantages of the country’s rich at the expense of its workers.

While the “end of history” may have been reached for social democracy in Europe, it hasn’t even begun to unfold its appeal and its political power in the United States.

What will it take to get the world community to effectively deal with the proliferation of global problems?

Germany’s leaders talk about taking on more responsibilities in world affairs. But the country’s government struggles with even basic forms of efficiency.

A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring Germany.

Another move in the country’s battle with Saudi Arabia for leadership of the Muslim world.

While Serbia is trying to balance its bilateral relations between Russia and the EU, Kosovo and Macedonia are more transparent in seeking Europeanization.

Without belief in progress, the US and the UK have little chance of retaining their global leadership. Nor do they seem to want it any longer.

EU countries are wary to allow for yet more time wasting by futile Brexit discussions occupying the EU agenda just because British politicians are incapable of making up their minds.

A short eight-week delay to adjust the joint statement on post-Brexit relations accordingly would be fine for the EU27.