While Macron wants a “European France,” Fillon aims for the pipedream of a “French Europe.”
As Romania Battles Corruption
Corruption is the most underrated international security threat of our time.
Ireland and Brexit: Behind the Facade
How ordinary Irish people think Brexit will affect the Republic of Ireland.
How Britain Punishes Itself
Theresa May’s Brexit plan will do some significant damage to the British economy.
Managing Globalization More Prudently
Five principles for a better and more inclusive path forward on managing global issues.
Ukraine, the West and a Dead End
What the West must do so that a reformed Ukraine can survive in the face of a continuing Russian threat.
François Fillon and the EU
The potential future French President’s views on the EU, while still emerging, are a matter of global interest.
A Better CETA: One Big Cheer for Wallonia
While the rest of Europe ducked, one region stood up for important principles of responsible globalization.
The European Union: Like Building a Cathedral!
Will the “cathedral” – aka the EU – ever be completed? Is it worth the effort? Or might it fall down and bankrupt its builders?
The New Battle For Berlin
Centrality, not hegemony is the name of the German political game. They love network logic.























