Germany Admits Failure of Ostpolitik 2.0
It was about time.
Europe
Why Europe Didn’t Reduce Its Dependence on Russian Gas
Western Europe refused to see the risks. Eastern Europe refused to invest in renewables.
Recommended Reading on the Russo-Ukrainian War
Experts to follow and articles from the Atlantic Sentinel archive to read.
Putin Invades Ukraine. How Far Will He Go?
The scale of the invasion suggests his goal may be to overthrow Ukraine’s pro-Western government.
Spain’s Casado Flirted with the Far Right and Lost
Pablo Casado’s lurch to the right scared away moderates and failed to impress hardliners.
Finlandization Is Not an Option for Ukraine
Neutrality is neither acceptable to Ukrainians nor enough for Vladimir Putin.
Macron: Liberal In All But Trade
The French president’s liberalism stops at the border.
Pressure Mounts on Boris Johnson to Resign
Police are investigating if the prime minister and his aides broke the law.
Little Has Changed in French Presidential Race
Eight weeks out from the opening round, Emmanuel Macron remains the favorite.
Catalans Bear Brunt of Spanish Judicial Activism
Spanish judges waste no opportunity to frustrate Catalan ambitions.
Germany Exports Its Energy Failures
Earthquakes in Groningen, dirty coal mines in Poland and leaky Soviet-era gas pipes in Russia.
Portuguese Far Left Throws Away Leverage
António Costa no longer needs smaller parties for a majority.
Italy Has a Draghi-Sized Problem
No one else has his authority and stature.
Pandemic Underscores Need for British Health Reform
The NHS doesn’t need more money. It needs an overhaul.
EU Is Right to Label Nuclear Power Green
It’s one of the cleanest forms of electricity generation.