The new German foreign minister charts a refreshingly principled stance toward Russia.
UK: Commonwealth Hype — A Reality Check
Probing the economic wisdom of the UK leaving the EU’s “Common Wealth” for former imperial shores.
Macron Vs. the Germans?
What is the middle ground that both Germany and France can agree on to move economic and financial reforms in the EU forward?
The Decline of the West
This summer will mark the centenary of the appearance of the first volume of Oswald Spengler’s influential The Decline of the West.
China Vs. Europe: Living Standards and Costs
While much of China remains poor, some cities are now on par with EU levels.
Global Trade War? The European Angle
The more the U.S. abstains from imposing new barriers to imports from the EU, the more may the EU support U.S. efforts to change Chinese trade and investment practices.
The Orwellian Danger of Facebook
Is Mark Zuckerberg really in control of Facebook? Or is he a sorcerer’s apprentice that cannot handle the invention?
Britain Prepares for a Norwegian Brexit
Mrs. May and Mr. Corbyn can live with Britain becoming a big Norway, a country everyone in England likes and admires.
Will the Bourgeoisie Ever Rule in China?
Applying Marx’s theories to today’s Communist China.
Has China Got It All Figured Out?
It’s not at all clear that China’s Communist Party has found a better model of governance. Faster? Yes. Better? That depends what price you’re willing to pay.
























