Far from simply removing tariffs, the proposed “free trade” agreement between the United States and the European Union undermines representative democracy.
Trading Away Democracy
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Ukraine: The Clash of Partnerships
Even as we condemn the introduction of Russian troops in Crimea, we have to remember that the Cold War is over—and both sides must act that way.
Ukraine: Out of the Frying Pan
The very fact that Ukrainian protesters can oust their leader and plunge their country into political uncertainty testifies to the diminished influence of the major international players trying to control outcomes in Kiev.
Sochi’s Last Winter Olympics
Climate change is literally melting down the list of available host venues for the Winter Olympics.
The Greatest Threat to Europe
Europe will never fully democratize until the Roma enjoy the same rights, privileges, and opportunities as their European brethren.
Can Love Save Europe?
Blind to the political and economic sources of their troubles, many Europeans are lashing out at gays, Jews, migrants, and the European project itself.
Spineless in Bali
Developed countries are still using the WTO to squeeze small farmers in the developing world–and developing world governments are going along with the charade.
The Twilight of Leadership
We don’t have many Nelson Mandelas left, and we don’t really like the more pedestrian politicians that we’ve been saddled with.
Letter From Sofia: Old Tanks and Modern Mayhem
The military museum in Bulgaria's sprawling capital city consists of a tiny building and a huge outdoor display of weapons that look as if they had been wheeled in fresh from the battlefields and parked, higgledy piggledy: mountain howitzers that shelled Turks in 1912...
Germany Votes and Austerity Reigns–For Now
Europe's most powerful nation has voted. On September 22nd, the people of Germany granted Angela Merkel a huge victory, awarding her center-right party nearly 50 percent of the seats in the federal parliament, the Bundestag. Although Merkel’s victory was a foregone...