Europe / Democracy in the age of Macron What European democracies have lacked most, since at least the 1980s, is high-profile political vision. By Ernesto Gallo and Giovanni Biava / 7 Jul 2017
/ Democracy in the age of Macron What European democracies have lacked most, since at least the 1980s, is high-profile political vision. By Ernesto Gallo and Giovanni Biava / 7 Jul 2017
Conflict & security / The choice: democracy caught between nationalism and federalism The forthcoming elections, in France, Germany, and elsewhere, will mark a watershed. It is a time for choices to be made. By Ernesto Gallo and Giovanni Biava / 12 Apr 2017
/ The choice: democracy caught between nationalism and federalism The forthcoming elections, in France, Germany, and elsewhere, will mark a watershed. It is a time for choices to be made. By Ernesto Gallo and Giovanni Biava / 12 Apr 2017
/ US elections: is democracy down and out? With populist parties spouting anti-political sentiment on the rise in Europe and elsewhere, is Trump’s success merely part of a wider crisis of democracy? By Ernesto Gallo and Giovanni Biava / 31 Oct 2016
Politics & activism / Trumped democracy? It is time politicians talk straight and on important topics. Otherwise, there will be more space for Citizen Trump and the like. By Ernesto Gallo and Giovanni Biava / 4 Mar 2016
Politics & activism / To be a terrorist now The who, what and why of terrorism are not easy to grasp. But in today's ISIS-centred war, enough is known to map the interests and choices involved. By Ernesto Gallo and Giovanni Biava / 16 Dec 2015
Europe / Greek and European paradoxes Europe's handling of Greece reveals the crisis of its own project, which is even more serious in the context of accelerating global changes. By Ernesto Gallo and Giovanni Biava / 28 Jul 2015
/ Greek and European paradoxes Europe's handling of Greece reveals the crisis of its own project, which is even more serious in the context of accelerating global changes. By Ernesto Gallo and Giovanni Biava / 28 Jul 2015
Politics & activism / Cameron’s victory in a (dis-) United Kingdom The Conservatives' surprise but qualified win exposes the deep problems facing the country over the coming years. By Ernesto Gallo and Giovanni Biava / 18 May 2015
Politics & activism / A crisis of ends: Kees van der Pijl interviewed In a wide-ranging discussion, Kees van der Pijl delves into the interplay of power and economics in an era of "authoritarian capitalism". By Ernesto Gallo and Giovanni Biava / 9 Mar 2015
Politics & activism / Frankfurt-Moscow: a new Ostpolitik? Europe and Russia share economic problems but also interests. A merged superbourse can be a giant step towards the future. By Ernesto Gallo and Giovanni Biava / 27 Jan 2015