Iraq’s Transformations – and Our Own
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Yet, it drew a somewhat limited focus in the German media, which was much more attentive to the new Pope …
Berlin’s Military Stance
In this recent Financial Times piece, Ulrich Speck, Publicist for Global Europe and former AGI Fellow, dissects the foreign policy stance of Germany with regards to the use of military …
After the Bank of Japan’s Move
Global central banks were back in the spotlight on Thursday, as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) finally decided to emulate the U.S. approach to the economic crisis. By engaging in …
Finding the Elevator Door
The debates over the concept of a just society bring differing approaches to freedom, liberty, fairness, and the role of the state and the responsibilities of the individual. The argument …
The Cyprus Mess
There is truly no shortage of reactions to the European Cyprus deal that emerged over the weekend. The plan to raid depositors on the Mediterranean island—no matter how small their …
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This week, millions of Germans watched a new made for television series called “Our Mothers, Our Fathers” (Unsere Mütter, Unsere Väter). The series presents the events of the Second World …
Napolitano’s Plan
At age 87, the President of Italy, Giorgio Napolitano, is getting ready to guide Italian politics out of the deep hole it has sunk into. He will need to gather …
Papal Purposes
As the College of Cardinals gathered in Rome this week to choose—for the first time in 600 years—one pope to replace another who is still living, I reflected on two …
Political Strategies for a Globalized World
This in-depth case study from Andreas Seeringer, Former AGI Fellow and current Consultant at TDAlliance, examines the strategies undertaken by multinational enterprises in an increasingly globalized world. These organizations must …
Government – Italian Style
While there is nothing better than watching Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni explain marriage Italian style, watching government styles is a bit more challenging. A recent editorial in The Washington …
Italy’s Electoral Chaos
The Italian elections have resulted in gridlock. With polls increasingly painting a picture of utter confusion, and no obvious majority, Italian commentators displayed growing incredulity. Many international observers are already …
The German Energy Transition – Issues and Perspectives
The term “Energiewende” has become a widely used and recognized way to describe the energy transformation currently underway within Germany. Following the disaster at Fukushima in 2011 that resulted from …
