May Limps into a New Round of Brexit Negotiations
The Conservative conference was supposed to strengthen Prime Minister May’s negotiating position in the next round of Brexit talks. If anything, it weakened it.
Global Forecast (10-3-2017)
Gloomy economic data and leadership challenges loom over the UK Tory conference, Angela Merkel’s coalition talks get off to a bad start in Germany, and protesters flood the streets of Barcelona.
A Bad Bet: Theresa May Limps into Brexit Negotiations
Theresa May still gets to negotiate Brexit, but it won’t be the one she wanted.
Voters to Decide Fate of Brexit, Britain
On the eve of Election Day, it appears unlikely that Theresa May’s electoral gambit will pay off.
Great Britain’s Dangerous Attitude Problem
When it comes to dealing with the European Union and other trading partners, London would be well advised to show a greater willingness to compromise.
Global Forecast (04-10-2017)
Turks vote on overhauling their political system, a far-left outlier surges in the French presidential race, and attacks on Copts trigger a state of emergency in Egypt.
Date Set for Brexit
Prime Minister Theresa May has set March 29 as the date when the UK will start a two-year period of formal negotiations on leaving the European Union.
Current Geopolitics a Recipe for War
Geopolitical flashpoints are multiplying across several continents, and no one is stepping up to deal with them.
Trump, Le Pen and Putin: Beginning of the End for the EU?
Has Donald Trump paved the way for a political revolution in Europe?
EU Army Gets a Boost from Trump Presidency
Donald Trump’s victory has turned the concept of transatlantic solidarity on its head.