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Sebastian Kurz’s I Told You Moment

It takes only one bold statement to put you back in the centre of attention. Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz knows this very well....
Ana Richter
2 min read

In the clash of the European elites, Trumpists seem…

Many experts agree that, with the inauguration of Donald Trump on 20 January for his second term as U.S. President, major changes in the...
Christopher Tapp
4 min read

A few thoughts on von der Leyen’s Davos moment

The World Economic Forum, colloquially known as the Davos Conference has long been a theatre for geopolitical posturing, visionary declarations and the occasional diplomatic...
Ana Richter
3 min read

A Laundry List for the New German Government

One could be tempted to try to blame this or that political decision for the downfall of the Scholz government. It would be a...
Christopher Tapp
2 min read

From the Cold War to Maestro Verdi and the…

Russian gas exports via Soviet-era pipelines running through Ukraine came to a halt on New Year’s Day, marking the end of decades of Moscow’s...
Christopher Tapp
3 min read

The Big Tate Controversy

Romania found itself in a peculiar and ironic predicament, thanks to the dynamically shifting state of international politics. Under the strange combo of demands...
Ana Richter
2 min read

Bye-bye, Wilkommenskultur but what to do with Syrian refugees?

The sudden collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has caused millions of Syrian refugees to experience a moment of immense happiness – something...
Ana Richter
5 min read

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

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