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The Race for Trump’s Grace

It’s difficult to say who’s winning the race for President-elect Donald Trump’s grace, but the competition is fierce, and the number of competitors grows...
Christopher Tapp
3 min read

A 21st Century Walk to Canossa

The Walk to Canossa was Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV’s (in)famous journey to Canossa Castle in 1077, during the time of the Investiture controversy....
Arrigo Mazzi
3 min read

From Economic Powerhouse to Paper Tiger: the Story of…

For decades, Germany was Europe’s golden child—efficient, hardworking, and eternally proud of her economic success. It produced more vehicles, machines, and Bratwurst than any...
Arrigo Mazzi
2 min read

A controversial parting gift from President Biden

A presidential pardon is a rare move, and it should be so. A pardon in a not yet resolved case should be even more...
Ana Richter
3 min read

Lessons on the workings of democracy from the Democratic…

Just a few weeks ago, American citizens expressed their views about the current government and its policies. Their decision was a big, fat “No”....
Christopher Tapp
2 min read

The New VDL Commission: A Lesson on Political Theater…

The European political machinery has once again demonstrated its unique flair for drama. The recent confirmation hearings for Ursula von der Leyen’s second European...
Christopher Tapp
3 min read

Trump’s return to White House can bring Europe strategic…

There has been some outstanding speeches in history which not only described but also predicted developments of European security for decades. One of them...
Christopher Tapp
5 min read

Europe has avoided Armageddon which now threatens Zelenskyy

The heated debate over the idea of inviting Ukraine to NATO has revealed the main focus of global mainstream politics, namely, the U.S. presidential...
Arrigo Mazzi
4 min read

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