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Germany Disbands Expert Group on Political Islamism
By September 15, 2022 Read More →

Germany Disbands Expert Group on Political Islamism

Germany’s coalition government has dissolved an expert working group on political Islamism — opting instead to fight “Islamophobia.” The move has angered and alarmed those who warn that Islamism is spreading unabated in Germany, especially among young people in schools and on social media.

Posted in: Germany, Islam in Europe
Israel, EU Sign Gas Deal
By September 1, 2022 Read More →

Israel, EU Sign Gas Deal

The European Union has signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel that eventually could see significant quantities of Israeli natural gas shipped to Europe via Egypt.

Posted in: Geopolitics, Middle East
EU Subverts France by Promoting Islamist Youth Group
By August 30, 2022 Read More →

EU Subverts France by Promoting Islamist Youth Group

The European Union is promoting and funding an Islamist youth organization known for fueling grievances among young Muslims in France, the scene of numerous jihadist attacks in recent years.

Posted in: France, Islam in Europe
Turkey-Israel Relations: Can a Leopard Change its Spots?
By July 1, 2022 Read More →

Turkey-Israel Relations: Can a Leopard Change its Spots?

Israeli President Isaac Herzog recently visited Turkey in a bid to normalize bilateral ties after more than a decade of diplomatic rupture due to disputes over the Palestinian issue.

Posted in: Geopolitics, Middle East
A Win for Turkey and Russia at Israel’s Expense
By May 1, 2022 Read More →

A Win for Turkey and Russia at Israel’s Expense

The Biden administration recently withdrew its support for the Eastern Mediterranean (EastMed) pipeline designed to transfer natural gas from Israel to Europe.

Posted in: Geopolitics, Middle East
Why Did Vladimir Putin Invade Ukraine?
By March 14, 2022 Read More →

Why Did Vladimir Putin Invade Ukraine?

Why did Putin invade Ukraine? Western analysts, commentators and officials have put forth eight differing but complementary theories try to explain Putin’s actions, motives and objectives.

Posted in: Geopolitics
Germany, in Historic Reversal, Abandons Pro-Putin Russia Policy
By March 1, 2022 Read More →

Germany, in Historic Reversal, Abandons Pro-Putin Russia Policy

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced a paradigm shift in German defense and energy policies in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He said that Germany will substantially increase defense spending and take immediate measures to reduce its energy dependence on Russia.

Posted in: Geopolitics
Biden Administration Kills Israel-to-Europe Gas Pipeline
By February 15, 2022 Read More →

Biden Administration Kills Israel-to-Europe Gas Pipeline

The Biden administration has abruptly withdrawn American support for the Eastern Mediterranean (EastMed) pipeline, a project aimed at shipping natural gas from Israel to European markets.

Posted in: Energy, Geopolitics
Eurosceptic Alliance to Fight Creation of European Superstate
By February 5, 2022 Read More →

Eurosceptic Alliance to Fight Creation of European Superstate

The leaders of European conservative and populist parties met in the Spanish capital of Madrid on January 28-29 to build a unified political front aimed at defending traditional Judeo-Christian values and the sovereignty of European nation states.

Posted in: Europe
The Russia-China Axis of Authoritarianism: Part I
By January 21, 2022 Read More →

The Russia-China Axis of Authoritarianism: Part I

A failure to deter Russia and China — revisionist authoritarian powers seeking to establish a post-Western global order that extols autocracy over democracy — would deal a potentially crushing blow to the post-World War II liberal international order.

Posted in: Geopolitics
Russia to NATO: Commit Suicide or Face War
By January 6, 2022 Read More →

Russia to NATO: Commit Suicide or Face War

Russia has threatened war if the United States and its NATO allies fail to comply — unconditionally — with sweeping demands for a new security arrangement in Europe.

Posted in: Geopolitics
Germany’s New Government: Business as Usual with China
By December 31, 2021 Read More →

Germany’s New Government: Business as Usual with China

Germany’s new chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has had his first telephone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Scholz, who succeeded Angela Merkel on December 8, pledged to strengthen economic ties with China, but failed to mention human rights or the destruction of democracy in Hong Kong.

Posted in: Geopolitics