The Biden administration is greatly irritated by the SPD’s submissive stance on Russia.
Italy: The Least Bad Outcome
Sergio Mattarella stays on as president, Mario Draghi remains prime minister. For Italy and Europe, this is the least bad outcome of Italy’s presidential election.
UK Tories and Rishi Sunak: Revenge for the Empire?
If and when Rishi Sunak becomes Britain’s next Prime Minister, Europe would see its first leader of Indian parents.
Will Ukraine Be a Replay of Poland in 1939?
To prevent a Russian invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. and NATO can’t rely on sanctions alone. History offers a clear message on appeasement.
Eric Zemmour: Hijacking Beethoven
How Eric Zemmour, a right-wing candidate for president in France, abuses the legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven for electoral purposes.
Is Putin Destabilizing or Uniting the West?
Putin is keen on inciting “hybrid attacks” against the West to de-stabilize it. He may well end up inadvertently stabilizing it.
Putin: Master of Hybrid Wars?
All wars are hybrid, but war — and the notion of hybrid — have changed.
What Kind of Economy Will Germany’s New Leader Inherit?
Stephan Richter spoke to Marketplace’s David Brancaccio about the issues Germany’s new chancellor Olaf Scholz will face in office.
An Open Letter to President Erdogan
When Erdogan leaves the political scene, it will be with a public mixture of contempt and relief – not with the reverence that was bestowed upon Atatürk.
Eric Zemmour: France’s New Elitist-Extremist Menace
In next year’s presidential election, will France retreat from reason and science to embrace radical politics?