Month: July 2018
How Europe smothers creativity
The European creative industry faces great challenges. U.S. tech platforms such as Facebook, Amazon,..
EU should keep Turkey close and Erdoğan even closer
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina — Turkey used to be a flawed democracy gravitating toward the EU. The ro..
Bullied by Trump, heres how Europe can punch back
He came, he saw, he vandalized. Donald Trumps rampage of political destruction through Brussels and..
Trump sold out Ukraine for a photo op and a football
KIEV — Over the past five days, U.S. President Donald Trump has belittled NATO, insulted German Chan..
How Trump and Putin could kill NATO
Spare a thought for NATO officials and diplomats. They have spent the last six months preparing a su..
How serious is Iran about closing the largest global oil chokepoint?
A heated exchange of threatening words comes as tensions between Iran and the US reach new heights. ..
Economists predict 5.2 percent growth in Egypt as poverty deepens
Economists have predicted growth in Egypt of 5.2 percent for the 2018-19 fiscal year, following the ..
Jailed US pastor placed under house arrest in Turkey
Brunson, who was first detained in October 2016, faces up to 35 years in jail if found guilty (AFP) ..
Dozens dead in IS attacks on southern Syria: Monitor
A fighter of Syrian pro-government forces walks past damaged buildings on a street in the town of Sh..
Two American IS fighters captured in Syria returned to US
SDF soldiers take prisoners after advancing against IS in area of Manbij in 2016 (Reuters) Two Amer..