The Globalist

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.

A collection of charts, maps and graphs explaining Brexit.

A surprise outcome in the key votes in the UK parliament this week is unlikely.

EMU membership keeps Greece locked in deflationary debt and cost reduction.

Truthful reporting in the Balkans is life-threatening.

Macron suffered the fate of his predecessors — shortly after taking office, popularity slumps. But the worst may be over now.

Moldova has made a serious effort to reform itself and break free from Moscow’s sphere of influence. But it needs Western support.

Is it all downhill for President Macron from here on out? The early political fortunes of two other major Western reform politicians – Margaret Thatcher and Bill Clinton – should provide comfort.