Italy’s Chaos May Endanger The EU A combination of economic, fiscal and political crises worries markets
WASHINGTON – Italy is once again the problem country within the European Union (EU) and beyond. And this time...
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Can Brexit Be Reversed? Many Britons regret voting Leave. A new deal with Brussels may justify a new referendum
WASHINGTON – Looking at the reactions of sadness and disbelief in Britain to the results of the Brexit vote,...
Brexit Should Force EU To Rethink Its Purpose Europe is mostly a morass of complicated rules that many Europeans find oppressive
WASHINGTON – The most improbable is now reality. Great Britain opted out of Europe. What does this Brexit vote...
Italian Prime Minister Talking Nonsense When wishful thinking becomes farce
WASHINGTON – Yes, there is something to be said about optimistic political leaders who inspire their people to hang...
There Is No European Identity The British and many others have ambivalent feelings about EU membership
WASHINGTON – For the outside world, the current political debate within Great Britain about staying in the European Union,...
After The French Vote, Is This The End Of Europe? The victory at the polls of the French National Front is a heavy blow for any European integration agenda
WASHINGTON – The triumph at the polls for French regional elections of the right-wing National Front led by Marine...
EU Money To Stop African Migrants? The latest European plan is a sign of despair or stupidity
WASHINGTON – The EU-Africa Summit just held in Malta was supposed to lead to some kind of understanding between...
Endless Migration To Europe From Africa And The Middle East This is not just about Syrian refugees. This is an economic migration from poor countries
WASHINGTON – The recent headlines and TV images about throngs of desperate Syrian families trying to board trains in...
In A Speech At The American University Obama Defended Iran Deal Weak analogy with a 1963 Kennedy speech. Address aimed at avoiding political embarrassment. No matter what, Iran deal will stay
WASHINGTON – On August 5, US President Barack Obama delivered a speech aimed at promoting his Iran nuclear deal...
More And More Africans Flowing Into Europe No way to stop this wave. Unskilled immigrants do not contribute to the economy
WASHINGTON – High minded European media chastise both EU governments and segments of public opinion for their myopic and...