How the U.S. handles the U.S.-Mexican border will say much about its character as a nation.
Europe’s COVID 19 Response Put in Perspective
The EU tends to move more slowly — but it does get its act together.
Italy: No Political Crisis, But an Economic One
The EU’s patience to throw Italy yet another lifeline after the current one is rapidly vanishing.
Merkel’s EU China Policy: Double Crossing Joe Biden
Surprisingly, Germany’s veteran Chancellor is replicating Gerhard Schröder’s moves to poison the transatlantic relationship — in her case by eagerly doing China’s bidding inside the EU.
After Brexit: Will the UK Now Lose the Falkland Islands?
Boris Johnson faces new challenges to British sovereignty, as global power shifts, tiny yet relevant, have returned in the aftermath of Brexit.
Napoleon Alive and Well and Working in Downing Street
The UK needs to realize that cutting trade links with the continent has always been dumb — whether for Napoleon in December 1807 or Johnson in December 2020.
Why Boris Johnson Is Opting for a Semi-Brexit
An exhausted British Prime Minister simply can’t fight on two fronts.
EU: Forever Timid on Erdogan’s Turkey?
The EU searches for a solid strategy for dealing with Turkey. The new U.S. administration may induce it to toughen its course.
No, Germany, You Don’t Have to Pay Billions for Blocking North Stream 2
The German government and the EU have very compelling legal defenses against any claims for damages because of stopping the North Stream 2 gas pipeline project.

























