There are similarities between today’s Europe and the patchwork of around 300 territories and principalities which comprised the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
Turkey: Europe Out, Middle East In
As the primary source of tourists visiting Turkey shifts from Europe to the Middle East, a 150 year-long era comes to a close.
Global Population Growth Per Minute
On balance, how many more people did Earth gain every minute of the past year?
Time to Kick Turkey Out of NATO?
Violations of the free press and of human rights demand that the West reevaluate its relationship with Turkey.
NAFTA and WTO: Terminator Trump?
U.S. trade policy under Trump does not reflect a self-confident global power, but a giant caught in a dwarf’s mind.
Ending Inequality Between Countries: Not By Trade Alone
Is a world of approximately equal country incomes really possible to envisage any time soon?
Europe’s Populist Revolt: A Close-Up
From Germany to the UK and Italy, populism tries to get the upper hand. Can it be contained?
How Trump’s Iran Move Plays Into China’s Hands
The U.S. abandoning the Iran nuclear deal is the height of folly. It aligns Iran with China, and away from Europe.
France, Italy and Spain: Still Wine Kings?
How do the three countries compare on consumption and exports of wine?
Yemen: How Europe Kowtows to America
European leaders either follow obediently in America’s wake or hold their tongues.























