European Union Commentary

Greece's Uncertain Fate

The question isn't whether Greece will abandon the euro. It's whether Greece will be forced to abandon the euro—and what the fallout would be.

U.S. Debt and the French Connection

Rejecting austerity and falling into their old ways may ruin France and Greece. If we are not careful, America will follow suit.

The Euro-Exit Taboo

What the experiences of Argentina and Latvia tell us about the future of Europe.

The Pirate Party Rises

The young party is poised to be the new durable European protest movement. The Greens have competition.

Sarkozy Unleashed

Let the great theater of the French presidential campaign begin.

The Continent's Nightmare Continues

Eurocratic dreams and schemes have failed. Europe will never be united.

Don't Abandon Europe

The new Defense Strategic Guidance implies U.S. withdrawal from the Continent. This would be a big mistake.

Europe's Problem Is the Euro

Why Germany deserves some of the blame for Europe's economic crisis.

The Year of Erdogan

Few international leaders covered themselves with much glory in 2011. Turkey’s prime minister did the trick.

Springtime for Merkel and Germany

Why Germany's position of power is raising doubts and fears across Europe. 

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May 26, 2012