Germany—Return of National Pride
German national pride rises to the surface. What will be the end result?
Fixing America’s Broken Government
The process of government in the once great United States is broken. What will it take to fix it?
Shinzo Abe’s Japanese Economic Renaissance
A leading economist believes Japan’s stimulus packages will pay off.
D-Day, June 6—Last of the Heroes?
It was the last war we won. Was it the last time we saw real heroes in action?
From Croatia to the Whirlwind
What started with Croatia 22 years ago will soon consummate with devastation in the Middle East.
What Mental Illness Is Not
The accepted textbook on mental illness is a flawed piece of prose.
What Guttenberg Started, de Maiziere Finishes
The changes in military force structure introduced by Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg are now being embraced as German government policy.
Japanese Defense—Going Nuclear?
Under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is Japan to become a nuclear-armed military power?
Our Homophilia Fascination
The collective mindset of the public is increasingly fascinated by homosexuality. Where is it leading?
America—Hollowing Out the Military
Sequestration hollows out America’s military preparedness.
Germany’s Bold New Counterinsurgency Ideas
A report commissioned by the German government recommends radical changes in German defense.
Berlin’s One-Sided Latino Trade Agreement
Germany moves to consolidate its Latin American resource bases, but at what cost to Latino economies?
Restoring Europe’s Latin Empire
For the first time in history, the pope hails from Latin America. The religious bonds with Europe are long and deep. What will happen when they are revived?
Germany—Reverting to Militaristic Type?
A recent secret meeting emphasizes an increasing focus by Germany on raising its military profile.
Chancellor Merkel’s Dangerous Doubletalk
Merkel disclaims German European hegemony while calling for EU member states to sacrifice more national sovereignty.
Why Germany Is Staying in Afghanistan
The government’s decision to retain a military presence in Afghanistan was entirely predictable.
Germany—Research Institute Connects With Nazi Past
New Bavarian research institute to be sited on an old Messerschmitt slave labor compound.
Jesuit Priest Communicator of the Year
Yet another Jesuit gains high profile in an award ceremony.
Merkel-Cameron Talks Foreshadow Britain-EU Split
In a foretaste of things to come, a real divide issues from German-British talks.
EU—Maastricht’s Golden Fangs
Two decades following its enactment, the Maastricht Treaty reveals its true impact.
Benedict XVI—a Question of Time?
Is the pope emeritus long for this world?
Margaret Thatcher—Exit the Iron Lady
Not since Winston Churchill had Britain known a leader of her caliber. Now the Iron Lady is dead, and the age of true leadership in Britain dies with her.
Guttenberg Challenges Berlin on Iran, Israel
Germany’s former defense minister muscles in on Berlin’s Middle East debate.
Pope Francis—in Benedict’s Footsteps
Pope Francis has given the clearest of signals that he will adhere to the essential spiritual vision of Pope Benedict XVI.
Super Draghi Calls the Tune in Cyprus
Mario Draghi rides to the rescue in Cyprus.
