Will Macron deliver? And what will French economic reforms mean for all of Europe?
Ending Pakistan’s Export of Jihadists: The Key to Win in Afghanistan
A policy to win in Afghanistan requires undermining the Taliban’s strategic base – the external support and sanctuary that Pakistan continues to provide.
Vietnam: Memories Are Made of This – Or Maybe Not
A review of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s fascinating new book.
Part VII: Principles For a “Golden Age of Prosperity and Peace”
Ethics is not about putting obstacles in people’s way, but about fundamental success principles for a prosperous and peaceful society.
Part VI: Digital Upgrade of Democracy (“Digital Democracy”)
We need social systems that are able to produce better solutions to complex problems.
Trump’s “New” Strategy in Afghanistan Is Doomed To Fail
After 16 years of fighting, dispatching an additional force of 4,000 soldiers will not change anything.
Part V: Reform of the Financial System
A “socio-ecological finance system” would be efficient, innovation-friendly and democratic at the same time.
Part IV: Upgrading Today’s Capitalism
Capitalism in its current form is neither fair nor sustainable.
Part III: A New Social Contract
It is time to work out a new social contract that allows everyone to lead a proper life and determine it to a larger extent.
Part II: Rethinking the World Economy: From Push to Pull
If we changed our throw-away society, there would be enough resources for everyone.























