Neither a remainer nor a leaver be: Hopes and problems of a second Brexit referendum
Voices calling for a second referendum on Brexit are getting louder each day. For that to happen, some fundamental technicalities have to ..
Multilateralism – Dead or alive?
On Friday, more than 70 nations reaffirmed their commitment to international cooperation and the United Nations. Yet, actions and policies..
Patriotism versus multilateralism at the 73rd UN General Assembly
How to tackle the pressing problems of our time – unilaterally or collectively? This week the world’s leaders have presented their visions..
Internal and external threats ahead of European elections
Populist alliances and the fear of voter manipulation are casting long shadows on the next European elections in May 2019.
EU official..
Trumpian trade theory: Raise tariffs and risk retaliation
Protecting jobs by raising tariffs? Trump’s desire to make American industries great again creates global mistrust and leaves Americans wo..
Italian constitutional “crisis”? Keep calm and carry on!
European markets and politicians have reacted allergically to Italy’s difficulty of forming a new government. Their worries are overblown ..
What the frack? How US fracking didn’t change the world
The American shale revolution promised cheap fuels and an end to Europe’s reliance on Russian imports. But in the face of oil and gas cart..
The death of democracy in the 21st century
Unemployment, inequality and popular discontent undermine our belief in democracy, just as they did during the runup to World War II. But ..
Stop calling Putin a Machiavellian!
Putin’s authoritarian leadership is often compared to Machiavelli’s ideal ruler in The Prince. This is absolutely justified – but can serv..
Conscience in theory, pollution in practice
The peoples of the world are heading towards environmental (and social) disaster. Unless we price carbon appropriately, we can only blame ..