Few people are aware that Czechoslovak independence was declared in the United States, in Philadelphia on October 26, 1918.
Tomas Masaryk: The Background

The story of the man who worked tirelessly for Czech and Slovak autonomy.
Hungary’s Viktor Orban: Europe’s Flame Thrower

How Viktor Orban rides the populist wave against Muslim “invaders.”
The Real Reason Why Eastern Europe Wants No Refugees
Despite shrinking populations, Eastern European countries are worried that taking in refugees is socially disruptive while providing no benefit in closing the income gap with Western Europe.
To Secede or Not to Secede: The Case of Europe

Will the economic costs of secession keep Europe’s separatist movements in check?
The Elusive Quest for Energy Security
Why do the world’s countries need to take a global approach to securing future energy supplies?