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Britain’s leadership crisis is a symptom, not the disease
Andy Burnham’s rise to Downing Street No. 10 may buy the Labour Party time. But Britain’s political crisis runs far deeper than personalities, campaign skills or messaging strategies. The question…
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Authoritarianism Scale
Like cancer, authoritarianism is a spectrum with clear and often ineluctable progression of egregiousness from one stage to another. Stage…
The sorry tale of Monica Garcia
Embroiled in scandal, Spanish health minister Monica Garcia is drawing unwelcome attention to herself. As Spain reels from tragic floods…
Moscow’s influence tested as Moldova chooses Sandu
Has Moscow faced a major setback in Moldova? It is too early to answer this question definitively; however, one thing…
The Rise of the Political Influencer: The Musk phenomenon
Switzerland (Brussels Morning), In an era where tweets can spark international incidents, one man stands at the intersection of technology,…
Europe at a Crossroads: Immigration, Populism, and the Future of the EU
When historians look back on pivotal moments that reshaped Europe, they may well choose 2015-16. Not Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…
Iran: Unprecedented Surge in Executions
The number of executions carried out by Iran’s religious dictatorship has exceeded 150 in the month from September 22 to…
Massive Floods in Valencia and Barcelona: Spanish Government’s Response
In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away almost everything in their…
Robert Smith and The Cure for Madness, “Songs of a Lost World”
After a 16-year hiatus, weathered, goth legend Robert Smith and the Cure know when to show up to hold us…