Terrorism Is Not An Existential Threat WASHINGTON – Sadly, there has been another terror attack. This time it took place in Munich, one of Germany’s...
Italy Overwhelmed by Poor African Immigrants economic and political refugees keep stream in, while Italy's native population is shrinking WASHINGTON – Italy has two major demographic problems. Both of them carry bad outcomes. Italy is the destination of...
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...
Unrealistic Plans To Stop African Migration Into Europe The creation of a mega infrastructure fund aimed at speeding up Africa's development will get you nowhere WASHINGTON – How can Europe stop the endless tide of poor migrants arriving daily from Africa? Very simple, argues...
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...
Angry American Voters Cannot Coalesce Around A Real National Leader Voters good at telling parties what they do not like. They cannot select someone who could unite the country WASHINGTON – The American voters are angry and upset. They “feel” more than know that the country is losing...
NATO Is Indeed Obsolete Thee old Atlantic Alliance has no strategic rationale and very few military means WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Alliance, or NATO, is an old security arrangement (founded in 1949) that no longer has...
German Voters Fear Difficult To Assimilate Immigrants Popular rebellion against the liberal approach of Chancellor Angela Merkel WASHINGTON – German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her political allies just took a big hit in three states elections...
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,...