Merkel’s Placet
Remember the saying it takes two to tango? In the case of the European Central Bank, that phrase could prove rather fitting for its President Mario Draghi, who will need …
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 …
Germany’s Power Position
In this recent Financial Times piece, Ulrich Speck, Publicist for Global Europe and former AGI Fellow, argues that Germany must finally decide the level of power is wishes to exert …
He’s Done it Again
He’s done it again. Mario Draghi, the head of the European Central Bank, has worked his magic and achieved exactly what he set out to do. This time, he talked …
Transatlantic Brinksmanship
In this latest commentary originally published by the Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE Senior Fellow and frequent AGI contributor Jacob Kirkegaard examines the role of brinksmanship among politicians in both …
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Support Our WorkThe Real Value of the EU for Britain is Geopolitical
In this recent analysis originally published by the European Council on Foreign Relations, Ulrich Speck examines British membership in the European Union. Due to the mounting uncertainty surrounding the common …
Political Risk Moves to the Forefront in the European Crisis
This recent analysis by Kris Bledowski maps out the political risk present throughout Europe as the financial crisis continues its grip on the continent. By examining several factors, such as rising …
The Growing French-German Rift
Martin Schulz, the President of the European Parliament, does not mince words. Speaking before a German audience in Berlin, the German politician says that it is time to wake up …
Personal Reconciliation between Germans and Jews
The Many Levels of Reconciliation The award of the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize to the European Union has focused attention on how governments in Europe have built lasting reconciliation. Studies …
Could Obama Get Tougher on Europe?
This recent analysis from David Marsh, Co-Chairman of the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) and frequent AGI participant, takes a look at what we might expect for relations between …
