The Globalist

Did population growth help create the scenario for the first World War?

The vicious circle of vested interests and low economic growth.

What lessons can be drawn from a big crisis 20 years ago to help overcome the current malaise in Europe?

How the German Chancellor turns big political crises into major reforms. After the NSA scandal, it’s data privacy.

Are we finally witnessing politicization of the debate over the future of the EU?

What is the average population size of an EU country? 5, 10, 20 or 40 million?

Will America now respond to the 21st century threat of climate change and lead? Or will ambivalence prevail?

How might the NSA scandal help the EU land a win on data privacy in trade talks with the United States?

Will Ireland become a global hub of innovation in the management of renewable power?

Have German politicians finally learned the art of diplomacy?