Category: COMMENTARY

The Real Pride Month

In refusing the Cross, we are given the rainbow. Nevertheless, in taking to heart all the proud gifts of June our fathers left us, we may in time deserve to regain the pride they had.

Pavica Can Pray

Should Germany follow through with its censorship policies, a legal clash will be inevitable. But for now, the right to pray and gather peacefully has been affirmed.

A New Migration Fight is Looming in Europe

For all its talk of rule of law and democracy, the EU appears determined to ‘fix’ its broken migration system by politically punishing the very countries that have done the most to prevent the problem. Later this week, we’ll find out how European leaders who disagree with this process intend to push back.

Companies, Community, and Conversion

Colombia’s business class used to believe that workers had dignity, that not every action should be cost efficient and paid for, and that, while being profitable was indeed a constant concern and priority, it was not the sole mission of a corporation.

Austria as Ground Zero for Populism

The populist Right in charge of Austria for the first time ever? Communists in parliament? It’s not just a hypothetical: it’s currently the most likely scenario for 2024.

Concerned for the Soul of Poland

Poland very much feels like a country that’s accelerating towards the awful competition of ideologies that has engulfed the rest of the West.

Time to Negotiate Peace Between Ukraine and Russia

Time to Negotiate Peace Between Ukraine and Russia

The continuing war will plunge Europeans into a brutal winter, while Russia profits.

September 21, 2022
NatCon Miami: Troublemakers In Paradise

NatCon Miami: Troublemakers In Paradise

Despite differences in their aesthetic grooves, the ‘Ultra MAGA’ Trumpist Republicans of CPAC and the DeSantis-leaning National Conservatives have plenty in common in terms of what they oppose, and what they would prefer to see supplant the current order.

In Defence of National Conservatism

In Defence of National Conservatism

The letter’s vision of universality tries to argue for the nation as an important element of a universal moral and ethical vision, but by skipping over the nation entirely when it describes the common good rising from families to the international realm, it reveals its bias against it.

September 19, 2022
Can Greece Dodge Another Debt Crisis?

Can Greece Dodge Another Debt Crisis?

The Greek government has the cost of its current debt under control. However, what gives cause to worry is its soon-to-come need to build up new debt.

September 17, 2022
The Class War is Dead, Long Live the Culture War

The Class War is Dead, Long Live the Culture War

Today, the unitary ideal is dead, and factionalism is baked into any serious understanding of British politics.

September 17, 2022
France ‘En marche’ Towards Euthanasia

France ‘En marche’ Towards Euthanasia

The defenders of human dignity are clenching their teeth at the implacable scenario unfolding before their eyes. It is written, euthanasia will pass. For the moment, the vast majority of the French political class is silent on the matter.

September 16, 2022
Nothing’s Quiet on the Eastern Front—What Does the Ukrainian Counterattack Mean?

Nothing’s Quiet on the Eastern Front—What Does the Ukrainian Counterattack Mean?

In an analysis of the Ukrainian army’s counterattack, I discuss its use of an ancient eastern battle tactic in a way never seen in Europe before—and its strategic use of mistakes made by a careless Russian leadership.

September 14, 2022
Recession or Not? Part II

Recession or Not? Part II

When a currency depreciates, it can lead to a self-reinforcing outflow of capital—especially when the depreciation is unprecedented. The euro has never been this weak against the dollar.

September 14, 2022
Fare l’Americano? No!

Fare l’Americano? No!

Patriotism and the attachment to national products are not the only reason American giants have failed in Italy. The local offer persists, because it is genuinely superior in every way to the foreign offer, and marketing snobbery is not enough to overcome this obstacle.

September 13, 2022
Madrid’s Díaz Ayuso Isn’t Conservative: the Right’s ‘False Consciousness’

Madrid’s Díaz Ayuso Isn’t Conservative: the Right’s ‘False Consciousness’

Conservatives have tended to mistake politicians touting ‘individualism’ and ‘economic liberalism’ for champions against ‘wokism.’ Madrid’s Díaz Ayuso is a clear example.

September 12, 2022
How to Fight the Good Fight

How to Fight the Good Fight

We should be fueled by a smart and hopeful attitude. It is no coincidence that hope is one of the three theological virtues in Christian tradition. It teaches us that however difficult our circumstances are, we must never fall into despair.

September 12, 2022
EU Environmental Policies are Out of Control

EU Environmental Policies are Out of Control

At the EU level, environmental policies are mostly being continued as if there were no Russian invasion of Ukraine or large-scale energy crisis.

September 9, 2022