Category: Analysis

Social Welfare in Europe: Stingy or Generous?

As some countries ramp up social benefits to strengthen emerging welfare states, others are scaling back in a bid to rein in systems that have grown beyond what their tax bases can sustain.

Alaska Might Not Be a Yalta-2—Yet 

To have a true peace settlement, each side will have to understand the root causes, fears, and experiences of the opposite side.

Poland 2025: How the Ruling Party Fabricated a Post-Election Crisis

Poland 2025: How the Ruling Party Fabricated a Post-Election Crisis

When voters backed a conservative, PM Tusk’s establishment scrambled to fake doubts and ignore the verdict.

Egypt To Seize the World’s Oldest Continuously Active Monastery

Egypt To Seize the World’s Oldest Continuously Active Monastery

The European Parliament recently approved a financial assistance package for Egypt worth €4 billion, despite the country’s ongoing persecution of the Christian population.

June 29, 2025
NATO’s Make-Believe Spending Goal

NATO’s Make-Believe Spending Goal

It would be surprising if even half of the European NATO members could expand defense spending as much as the alliance requires.

June 28, 2025
Scholars to Greece: Time To Recognize Assyrian Genocide 

Scholars to Greece: Time To Recognize Assyrian Genocide 

“Recognition is not only a matter of historical accuracy but also one of solidarity and ethical responsibility.”

June 27, 2025
Welfare or Warfare? The Spanish Agony in Numbers

Welfare or Warfare? The Spanish Agony in Numbers

Rising defense spending will cause fiscal fights in many NATO countries. In Spain, the tension between social benefits and military outlays is perhaps more pointed than anywhere else.

June 26, 2025
Cooling Inflation Meets Hot Defense Budgets in Europe

Cooling Inflation Meets Hot Defense Budgets in Europe

As many EU states still feel the burn from 2022’s inflation peak, new policies risk reigniting the fire.

June 22, 2025
England Without the English: London School Has Zero Native Speakers

England Without the English: London School Has Zero Native Speakers

Demographic change is rewriting Britain’s cities—and raising questions about identity, cohesion, and the future of English culture.

June 20, 2025
The Talibanization of Bangladesh

The Talibanization of Bangladesh

The new regime is obliterating the rights and security of religious minorities, women, artists, authors, journalists, and secular people while empowering radical Islamic groups.

June 15, 2025
Hungary’s Strong Economy Eases EU Deficit Concerns

Hungary’s Strong Economy Eases EU Deficit Concerns

The EU Commission has decided to terminate its deficit procedures against Budapest. If there is one economy in Europe that does not need EU oversight, it is Hungary.

June 14, 2025
Tusk Puts Anti-Democratic Toolbox To Use After Conservative Win

Tusk Puts Anti-Democratic Toolbox To Use After Conservative Win

Lawfare offensive, fraud allegations and Manfred Weber to force the PM out? Keep a close eye on Poland.

June 10, 2025
ECB Rate Cut Aimed at Debt-Drowning Member States

ECB Rate Cut Aimed at Debt-Drowning Member States

In a stunning admission, the central bank concedes that more public debt is the only path to more economic growth in the euro zone.

June 9, 2025
While the West Cries Islamophobia, Sexual Slavery Continues Unchecked

While the West Cries Islamophobia, Sexual Slavery Continues Unchecked

The uncomfortable truth is that the practice of sexual abuse and enslavement is condoned by Islamic scriptures.

June 7, 2025