Germany’s turnabout on Chinese takeovers
There is now broad consensus in the German government that the current level of scrutiny of foreign investments is insufficient
European Strategy
European defence and the two per cent mantra
The best route to improved European defence capabilities is to build on the patchwork of co-operation that already exists – with Germany at its centre
A potted history of EU referendums
EU-related referendums have a much better track record than the calamities of 2016 suggest
Pay no attention to the President?
The reassurances of even the most senior officials in the administration are worth very little to US allies
The era of Mutual Assured Disruption
The five forces that are 'liquidising' global security
Shooting the ringleader: Trump draws a bead on Germany
As the Trump administration amplifies its attacks on the European Union and its collective identity, we would do well to recall the lessons of the 1930s.
How the EU should respond to Trump’s immigration order
An open letter to European leaders
Europe’s Trump-China dilemma
A multilateral order with China and without America is simply impossible.
Mrs May goes to Washington
Trump will see May’s visit as a demonstration of weakness
Are Pirate Parties relevant to European politics?
In the 2016 parliamentary elections in Iceland, the Pirate Party celebrated its largest ever electoral success, winning 14.5 percent of the popular vote and securing…