Stephan Richter interviewed by David Brancaccio on the future of security in Germany.
François Fillon and the EU
The potential future French President’s views on the EU, while still emerging, are a matter of global interest.
Why Italy’s Political Leaders Fail So Often
Italy keeps investing itself in false hopes. No political leader can provide magic fixes.
From Democracy to Leakocracy: Germany the Next Target?
From Wikileaks to Leakocracy: How hackers, including from Russia, shape elections
Italy: 60% Risk That Renzi Loses
Despite potential referendum loss, risk of new elections, bigger political upheaval or Italy leaving the euro is quite low.
Trump and May Are Not Reagan and Thatcher
A closer look at what is going to be the future relationship between Donald Trump and Theresa May.
Trump, Berlusconi and That Feeling of Having Seen It All Before
What happens if one suddenly sees oneself as a character in a Marcel Proust novel?
Donald Trump’s New New Deal
Will Donald Trump’s economic policies finally lead the United States and Europe out of their economic malaise?
The Italian-German Banking Disease
Economically, Italy and Germany seem worlds apart. Why then are the two countries’ banks both facing a deep crisis?
UK: How a Development Economist Sees It
To a development economist, the future macroeconomic policy needs for Britain seem fairly obvious.























