The Western Crack-Up
After the recent G7 summit in Quebec, there can no longer be any doubt that the West is in crisis. Yes, “Western” countries have often pursued ... Read more
Javier Solana
European Union First
The world needs the European Union now more than ever. Despite recent crises and the hard blow dealt by the Brexit vote, the EU may
How To Tame The Populists
In many Western democracies, right-wing populists, energized by self-proclaimed victories over “establishment elites,” are doubling down on the claim that globalization lies at the root
Europe’s Dangerous Nostalgia
The European Union has a dangerous case of nostalgia. Not only is a yearning for the “good old days” – before the EU supposedly impinged
Brexit’s Questions For The Rest Of Europe
In three months, British citizens will have to decide whether or not to remain in the European Union. But they are not the only ones
The Climate’s Point Of No Return
When it comes to climate change, the world has reached a point of no return. That may sound ominous, but it is precisely where we
Europe’s Refugee Amnesia
After World War I, when millions of European civilians were made refugees, forced out of their homelands by enemy occupation or deportation, an international regime
Europe’s Jihadi Generation
He came from Algeria seeking a better life, anticipating an escape from poverty, oppression, and hopelessness. In Paris, he found a low-skill job and had
Re-Winning Europe
The European Parliament election revealed the full extent of voters’ frustrations, discontent, and lack of confidence in both the European Union and their national governments.