Why the European Union should tread softly on defence
PARIS — Whether by design or coincidence, the European Union’s nascent involvement in defence coincides neatly with the decline in its popularity in its member states. A cynic would say…
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Are women really disadvantaged today?
Dispelling myths about inequality and women’s opportunities Women are often portrayed as victims instead of empowered and equal members of society. It is our responsibility to counter this highly political…
Will Notre Dame become a shopping mall?
The terrible sight of the great cathedral of Notre Dame burning was like watching 800 years of history burn. Europe is difficult to understand without an understanding of the importance…
France’s other burning churches
The country needs to identify the circumstances and motives behind the attacks and take decisive action. On Easter Sunday in France, a fire originating in a Notre Dame confessional received little attention….