Populism in Europe: Fear, Greed, and Putin’s Meddling
We must reject extremist positions and become stronger defenders of our values and political tradition.
Global Forecast (05-28-2018)
New elections loom in Italy, the Trump-Kim summit gets back on track, and a Congressional bombshell on China Communist Party subversion in New Zealand.
Call Them by Their Name—Fleeing Venezuelans are Refugees, not Migrants
It’s time to invoke the Cartagena Declaration and provide Venezuelans stranded abroad with the legal protections and funding they need.
Italy: Still Part of the PIGS Club?
Has austerity and EU intervention forestalled the possibility of a Greece-like repeat in Italy, or merely delayed it?
Global Forecast (03-08-2018)
A slog expected in Italian coalition talks, more details of President Trump’s tariffs come to light, and the Japanese economy didn’t have such a bad fourth quarter after all.
Italian Voters Turn on the Establishment
The Italian general election swept away the establishment without indicating what exactly should replace it.
CDU-SPD Coalition Deal Reached in Germany
After heaping concessions onto the final deal with the SPD, Angela Merkel might just get her fourth term as Germany’s chancellor.
It’s Time for Merkel to Go
By stepping down now, Angela Merkel can save the German establishment from the populist firestorm that threatens to consume it.
Macron’s Africa Conundrum
To reverse his early missteps on Africa, French President Emmanuel Macron should focus on development challenges. Remittance fees would be a good place to start.