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Italy and Systemic Failure

July 8, 2016Ā The Italian banking crisis is not only Italyā€™s problem.

A World of Constraints

July 7, 2016Ā A leaderā€™s potential actions are far more limited than one would think.

Europe Prepares to Face Its New Reality

July 6, 2016Ā EU member states are increasingly acknowledging the blocā€™s inability to deal with future crises.

A New Roadmap for Political Factions

July 5, 2016Ā ā€œNationalistā€ and ā€œinternationalistā€ might better describe current politics than ā€œleftā€ and ā€œright.ā€

EU Leaves Trade Deal Approval to Members

July 5, 2016Ā This shift indicates member states are taking back control over key decisions from the bloc.

Signs of Trouble for Deutsche Bank

July 1, 2016Ā  A crisis in Germanyā€™s largest bank would be felt by financial markets worldwide.

Scotland the Lonely

June 30, 2016Ā After voting against independence two years ago, Edinburgh is now weighing its post-Brexit options.

Turkey Attack Linked to Islamic State in Central Asia

June 30, 2016Ā Uzbek and Kyrgyz suicide bombers show that IS has increased its influence in the volatile region.

Germany with Its Back Against a Wall

June 29, 2016Ā Berlin is willing to sacrifice any part of the EU except the free trade zone.

The Future of Europe After Brexit

June 29, 2016Ā The Continent is facing a new reality and a dysfunctional union.

Turkey Shifts Again

June 28, 2016Ā It is in Ankaraā€™s interest to keep Washington on its toes.

The EU Model and the Muslim World

June 27, 2016 After Brexit, the EU should not be seen as a model for unity between nation-states.

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