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This commentary argues that European governments are inadequately prepared for extreme heat, which kills tens of thousands annually. It contends that simple, cost-effective measures like heat-health action plans and climate shelters are largely absent from national politics, despite the growing threat from climate change.
This commentary argues that Europe may be using opposition to Israel as a unifying cause for its Muslim population, drawing parallels to Bismarck's unification of Germany through common enemies. It contends that European identity-engineering, historically applied in the Middle East, is now being turned inward to manage internal divisions at the expense of the Jewish state.
This commentary argues that with US disengagement, the Ukraine war has become Europe's conflict to manage. It contends that Europe must move beyond mere survival and adopt a more proactive strategy, including military integration and ceasefire policing, to achieve a decisive outcome.
This commentary argues that while European living standards have kept pace with the US so far, restoring Europe's ability to compete at the technological frontier is essential for its future well-being. It engages with Paul Krugman's questioning of Europe's decline narrative and Mario Draghi's competitiveness report.
In this podcast interview, Sir Roderick Beaton discusses his book 'Europe: A New History,' covering topics such as European history, geography, Christendom, Russia, ancient Greece, Brexit, and micro-nationalism. The conversation explores the concept of Europe and its evolving identity.
This commentary argues that Europe's slower adoption of workplace AI compared to the US is primarily due to differences in management structure, not technological capability. It contends that US companies are more likely to encourage AI use and provide specific tools, while European firms lag in managerial support, accounting for most of the adoption gap.
This commentary argues that Europe's heatwave paradoxically harms renewable energy output despite boosting solar, citing negative electricity prices and grid inadequacy. It contends that outdated infrastructure and market design prevent renewables from meeting demand, wasting billions and failing to lower consumer bills.