Circular firing squad: Germany’s long-awaited government might yet prove to have critical weaknesses

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The German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer (CSU) (L), the Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) (C) and the Finance Minister Olaf Scholz (SPD) (R) hold a discussion in the German parliament on March 22, 2018. © M. Popow / Global Look … Read More

Opinion Black, Muslim and Unwelcome: Is Europe Facing a Somali ‘Jihad Generation’ Crisis?

Assailed by negative media stereotypes, racism, low academic achievement and social exclusion, the Somali community is one of Europe’s most vilified migrant groups. That vulnerability makes them a perfect target for Islamist terror recruiters. Trump: Somali behind Ohio attack ‘should … Read More

Saudi Crown Prince says will develop nuclear bomb if Iran does

A rise in right wing nationalism across the European Union has resulted in increased hardship for many Syrian refugees. Seven years after fleeing war in Syria many struggle to build their lives in a hostile anti-Muslim environment. March 15 marks … Read More

Psychologically Treating The Refugee Crisis In Europe – OpEd

Refugees arriving in Spain. Photo Credit: Pool Moncloa/Jorge Villar As you’re probably aware, extreme nationalist and populist voices are coming out of the woodwork all over Europe right now. Those voices are dangerous not only to a unified Europe, but a fiercely … Read More

What is the future of the European Union?

The European Union (EU) is facing turbulent times. It is plagued by deep divisions over how to shape its future. Over half a century of integration has created a profound interconnectedness between the political, economic, and social fates of member … Read More

Want to Understand What Is Wrong With Europe? Look at Italy

Luigi Di Maio, of the Five Star Movement, celebrating victory with his supporters in Pomigliano D’Arco, Italy, on Tuesday. CreditCiro Fusco/European Pressphoto Agency CAMBRIDGE, England — Italy’s election this week has destroyed any remaining hope that the center in European politics … Read More

Gangs Exploit Refugee Crisis to Enslave People: Nobel Laureate Satyarthi

The refugee crisis has exacerbated human trafficking and modern slavery with global action needed to tackle the criminal gangs now selling people as well as firearms and drugs, Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi said on Monday (05/03). (Reuters Photo/Kieran Guilbert) New … Read More

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