Why Some Europeans Are More Willing to Fight for Their CountryAs we seem to edge closer to Russian violence against the EU, the question must be asked about how ready the EU is for that war. A quite…Jan 13Jan 13
10 Things the EU Must Do to Build Collective DefenceThe EU needs to be prepared in 10 days time to decouple militarily from the US. The incoming administration is so transactional and…Jan 10Jan 10
Taiwan’s Strategic Lifeline to GuamThe U.S. decision to shift Marines from Okinawa to Guam is not just about being pushed out of Okinawa. For mine, and in agreement with this…Dec 20, 2024Dec 20, 2024
No Immunity from Atrocities: Why France Must Enforce the ICC’s Warrant for NetanyahuFrance’s statement this week that it cannot arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the country is misleading and…Dec 7, 2024Dec 7, 2024
The Canary in China’s Economic Coal MineGao Shanwen’s recent speech in Shenzhen has ripped through China’s carefully crafted economic narrative. The prominent Chinese economist’s…Dec 7, 2024Dec 7, 2024
Why Romania’s Schengen Bid Must Be Halted if Georgescu WinsThe EU must act decisively to cauterise the wound that a far-right, pro-Russia government in Romania could inflict on our collective…Dec 5, 2024Dec 5, 2024
The Inconvenient Truths of the Russian Front: What Can Be Changed, and What Cannot?As we grapple with the evolving dynamics of Russia’s aggression, there are certain harsh realities — or “facts of life” — that frame our…Dec 4, 20241Dec 4, 20241
Why European Companies Are Losing the War Against China’s State-Backed MachineEuropean companies are not competing on a level playing field. They are competing against the entire machinery of the Chinese state. This…Nov 21, 2024Nov 21, 2024
The Crumbling World Order: A Wake-Up CallThe rules-based international order is dying. This isn’t alarmism; it’s a cold, hard fact staring us in the face. From Russia’s brazen…Nov 19, 20241Nov 19, 20241
The Forgotten Dimension of Human DignityFor decades, human rights discussions have revolved around civil, political, and economic rights. These rights are fundamental, but there…Nov 16, 2024Nov 16, 2024