The Big Chessboard December 23, 2021 US President Joe Biden is recognized as the leader of the free world by US allies. However, in order for the title to acquire…
The Two Threats to a Liberal European Democracy December 23, 2021 Democratic Europe is constantly being tested: legitimacy and efficiency. Efficiency also determines the bet of legitimacy. Populist leaders (such as Boris Johnson and Bolsonaro)…
Rational Vigilance as a Means of Preventing the Pandemic December 23, 2021 Modern societies accept with value that the protection of Public Health must be a collective – not strictly individual – issue, hence the relevant…
Trust and Compliance are the Foundations of Society December 23, 2021 What would happen to a society if the deficit of trust grew? What would be the relationship of the individual with society and its…
The Smart Green of Cities December 23, 2021 By 2040, more than 80% of the population of developed countries will live in cities. Strengthening cities’ resilience to the climate crisis is therefore…
French Revenge for Australian Submarines UAE Refusal to Buy US F-35s December 16, 2021 The supply of French Rafale from the UAE has a decisive effect on the country’s intention to purchase American F-35 fighter jets from that…
China: The Doctrine of the Three Wars (San zhong zhanfa) December 16, 2021 China uses its legislation for political and military purposes, enacting laws claiming territorial claims and rights under international law. China is using its legislation…
The Eastern Issues of Germany December 16, 2021 The government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been facing great challenges since day one. And as has often been the case in German history,…
Social Justice and the Horizons It Creates December 16, 2021 In Western countries, in recent decades, politicians have used the word Social Justice extensively as an essential project of modern societies, a cornerstone of…