Tag Archives: European Union

Raymond Aron on Europe, Israel, and dual loyalty

Posted on 7 February 2012 by

Raymond Aron, it is no secret, is my favorite French intellectual of the twentieth century. He was not a Great Philosopher, nor did he create an all-encompassing system, but I think if one had to read one single author to … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Decadent Europe: Is it “the best place on Earth to be born”?

Posted on 10 July 2011 by

“The European Union is great. It is the best place on Earth to be born and to live your life.” – Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk, 1 July 2011 For those of us involved in European affairs, it has … Continue reading →

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Renewables and the Recession

Posted on 8 February 2011 by

The growth of renewables slowed in the North and CO2 emissions dropped, but China (and the rest of Asia) managed to compensate for both. Read more over at Future Challenges.

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Helmut Schmidt on (Lack of) Leadership

Posted on 12 December 2010 by

Last June, Helmut Schmidt – the chain-smoking almost 92-year-old former Chancellor of (then West) Germany in the 1970s – reminded everyone he was still alive by chastising European national leaders for choosing “Mr Nobody” and “Mrs Nobody” to implement the … Continue reading →

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On Chinese Exports: Statism Works

Posted on 6 November 2010 by

An undervalued yuan, five year plans, State subsidies and tax breaks for national champions, restriction on exporting certain raw materials (needed for manufacture of certain products), cheap loans to selected companies… all are cited as “unfair trade practices” and effective … Continue reading →

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