Briefing
American Diplomacy Gaps
Nearly two years into the Trump administration, over two dozen ambassador posts remain unfilled and without a nominee—including the ambassador positions in…
Insights on the Khashoggi’s case
A critic of Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Khashoggi was living in self-imposed exile in the US…
What’s at stake for Angela Merkel in Bavaria’s state election? (DW)
Much is at stake for Angela Merkel in Bavaria's state election. A poor result for her conservative allies could lead to more…
Former UK Foreign Secretary warns about Russification of Europe
Former UK Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed his concern about the various events which all led towards the Russification of Europe. In…
Election Watch – Bavaria’s regional election
For the first time in living memory, the CSU appears almost certain to fall below the 40 percent mark — and possibly…
Kavanaugh, Ronaldo … how many more male victims must there be? – The Guardian
Until sexual assault becomes something that someone’s base – be it Juve fans, be it Republicans – believes their own side capable…
Macron’s power machine spins out of control (POLITICO)
When Emmanuel Macron swept to power, French media marveled at the organizational skills of a man they dubbed the country’s first “managerial…
Deal or No Deal – The consequences of Brexit (TMI)
While the departure of the UK from the EU will have some effects, seen from a general political and economic perspective, that…
UN Must Reflect Changing World Order (FPJ)
The UN continues its operations based on an archaic and faulty formula that crowned the winners of WWII as the world’s leaders.…
How social media exposed the fractures in Brazilian democracy (FT)
As Brazil faces one of its most divisive elections in years, Douglas Garcia, like many of his countrymen, has come to see…
The Legal perspective on Cristiano Ronaldo alleged rape – Der Spiegel
H ow Ronaldo's Legal Team Dealt with Disaster Readers discretion required After Kathryn Mayorga claimed she was raped by soccer star Cristiano…
Will CyberWar be the New ColdWar?
In less than 24 hours we had the Netherlands, the UK, the US, the EU and Canada all levying accusations and in…