Why Right-Wing Mayor Robert Ménard Is So Popular in France
Robert Ménard was once a leftist who helped found Reporters Without Borders. Now, his politics have slid far to the right – and he has...
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The Ukraine War: “Russia Is Becoming Poorer and More Backward”
The Russian economy probably isn’t suffering as much as many had hoped from the West’s punitive measures. But they are causing some sectors to lag...
Bolsonaro Seeks Re-election: A Vote for the Future of Brazil
With the election in Brazil approaching, public opinion polls indicate that incumbent Jair Bolsonaro could lose. But if he does, will he go quietly? Many...
Energy Crisis Fallout: How Bad Will the German Recession Be?
The first German companies have begun throwing in the towel and consumption is collapsing in response to the fallout from exploding energy prices. The economy...
Germany’s Escape from Afghanistan: “We’re Destroying the IT. Have a Nice Sunday”
Documents are burned, computers mutilated and 15 Mercedes SUVs are destroyed with a forklift: The fall of Kabul caught the Germans by surprise – and...
Escape from Afghanistan, Part II: The Dramatic Rescue of German Staff and Local Hires in Kabul
One year ago, the government in Berlin had to prepare the harrowing, last-minute rescue of its diplomatic staff and hundreds of local hires in Afghanistan....
Zelenskyy’s Risky Push: Ukraine Goes on the Offensive in the South
Ukraine is still in need of weapons and other equipment in its battle against Russia. But President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has launched an offensive in the...
Laos and the New Silk Road: The Train to Dependence on China
Since December, Laos has been home to a new high-speed rail connection connecting the capital to China. It is a boon for many in the...
European Commissioner Gentiloni: “The Coming Winter Could Be One of the Worst in History”
European Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni is warning of an economic downturn in the coming months. In some countries, energy rationing may become necessary and new...
Habeck’s Meltdown: Nuclear Energy Standby Proposal Has Germany’s Greens Seeing Red
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck was on the verge of becoming a political superstar. But now, the Green Party heavyweight may be experiencing a meltdown...