Prince Michael of Liechtenstein

  At the Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered a remarkable speech. In many respects, it was refreshing and stood out positively from the lukewarm and uninspired addresses of the past two decades. As expected at Munich, he focused on foreign and security policy, European cohesion and transatlantic relations. Notably, he projected a […]

  Chokepoints play crucial roles and deserve careful consideration. This applies to various situations, ranging from individual circumstances to interactions among businesses, local and regional authorities, and especially rivalries between major powers. In the latter case, these involve the control of supply chains, access to markets, infrastructure, trade routes, strategic locations and military mobility. The […]

  The United Kingdom’s prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, visited Beijing last week, leading a delegation of top British business people for meetings with President Xi Jinping. The prime minister stated “China matters,” leaving room for interpretation. A similar visit was carried out by French President Emmanuel Macron in December, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz […]

  Ukraine is approaching its fourth year of war. The conflict is now only four months short of lasting as long as World War I. The Ukrainian people and government have fought bravely, showed resilience, tactical competence and were in many respects successful. Russia, however, remains stronger and has greater resources. Support from the West, […]

  Since 1999, Venezuela has suffered from the corrupt mismanagement of Chavez-Maduro socialist despotism. The people of Iran, meanwhile, have lived under a brutal and oppressive system since 1979. Over time, the world grew accustomed to the existence of these extremist regimes. Now, there is a chance for change. The United States carried out a successful […]