The German government has forgotten how much debt forgiveness contributed to its post-World War II economic success.
German Kettle Calls Greek Pot Black
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Europe & Central Asia
Ripped From Hillary’s Emails: French Plot to Overthrow Gaddafi and Help Itself to Libya’s Oil
French intelligence plotted to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi to horn in on Libya’s oil and to provide access for French businesses.
Spain’s Democratic Spring
Parties linked to Spain’s “Occupy” movement now lead governments in the country’s three largest cities — and they’re already ruffling feathers.
The Mutual Benefits of Exaggerating the Soviet Union’s Nuclear Weapons
During the Cold War, it not only served the Soviet Union’s purposes to overestimate the size of its nuclear weapons program, but the United States.
Why Greece Won’t Take a Deal
Half of young Greeks are unemployed, and over 40 percent live in poverty. Is default really worse than letting Europe squeeze the country dry?
Russia and America: Confronting Empire
Many Russians and Americans would rather see their governments helping other countries than hurting them. That means facing some hard truths.
The State of Extremism in Romania
Romania seemed to have dodged a bullet on nationalist extremism, but Journalist Petru Clej disagrees.
Our Refugee World
There are more refugees adrift in the world today than ever before. If they formed a country, it would be the 24th most populous on the planet.
Smolensk and the Deficit of Trust in Polish Society
To Poles, “Smolensk” signifies not only the Russian city, but the circumstances surrounding the 2010 plane crash that killed Polish President Lech Kaczynski.
World Leaders Vow to Kick Their Fossil Fuel Addiction… After They’re Dead
The G7 says they want to wean the world off climate-changing fuels. But not till 2100.