Austerity, Leadership, and Public Sacrifice in Spain
Spain faces a moment where demands for new sacrifices meet intense scrutiny of political leadership. One question that repeatedly surfaces is…
Balancing Pension Security and Youth Opportunity in Inflationary Times
The current surge in inflation touches every layer of society, yet its sting is felt most by the most vulnerable: those in retirement and…
NATO and China: Alignments, Ambitions, and Global Balance
“China’s declared ambitions and coercive policies challenge our interests, security and values,” notes NATO’s Strategic Concept arising from…
Economic Shifts and Everyday Life in Spain
Julio leaves behind the last traces of a long holiday season as many Europeans pause to catch their breath. Last Friday, Spain faced a stark…
Dynamic Tensions in the Taiwan Strait: Strategic Signals and Global Responses
A high-profile visit to Taipei sparked a wave of global attention. Observers in many places watched with concern as regional forces…
Digital Voting and Moscow Elections: Growing Participation Through Online Ballots
Digital Voting and its Impact on Moscow Elections Alexander Asafov, a political scientist and member of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce, has…
Cinema and Economy: A Summer Reframe of Gilda (1946)
Cinema and the Economy: A Summer Reflection Friends who know the writer well understand a lifelong love for film. This time, the aim is to…
Heat, Policy, and the Small Knot That Triggers Big Talks
Some government measures have put us in a bind, and the mood around a simple necktie has become a revealing mirror of current times. The ties,…
Policy Actions in a Crisis: Balancing Health, Jobs, and Democracy Across Europe
In the early days of the pandemic, voices rose with predictions that unemployment would spike past 20 percent while people stayed home, moving…
A Practical, People-Centered Vision for Stronger Communities
A broad, more grounded view emerges when a nation speaks through its citizens rather than its leaders alone, and this sentiment finds…