The Globalist

There are signs of the beginning of a reset in German relations with Russia. But serious impediments to a pragmatic relationship remain.

A German as head of the European Commission? If this is unstoppable, leave the German man who is lined up for the post in Berlin. Instead, send a powerful German woman to Brussels.

Why it is in Germany’s own self-interest to take Donald Trump’s policy impulses on trade and defense seriously.

Is Turkey entering a deep financial crisis just as Greece exits one?

The convergence of Russian-Turkish interests is likely only of a temporary nature.

In the age of Trump, the EU must strive toward ending its psychological and emotional dependency on the U.S. and be prepared to act unilaterally and independently.

Theresa May’s main opponent sees economic nationalism and crass protectionism as the answer to Brexit.

Though UK voters have changed their tune on Brexit, there is little chance that it will be reversed.

The EU does not always need more members and deeper integration. Less could be more in the end.

The Leavers’ hopes for a bilateral trade deal with the United States always seemed very iffy. After Trump’s UK visit, they are now wholly unrealistic.