Prince Michael of Liechtenstein

  There is a growing discussion surrounding the potential end of the bloodshed in Ukraine. Washington is pushing for a resolution, the pope is calling for peace, and various countries and individuals are either proposing or stepping forward to mediate. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reached out to Russian President Vladimir Putin in an open letter, suggesting […]

  Personalities such as Elon Musk and big-tech founders are on the frontlines. The infrastructure, communication and disruptive technologies they create are revolutionizing the economy and society. Although in general beneficial and exciting, the developments also create envy and anxieties. Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon and publishes The Washington Post, is also reaching for the stars […]

  Last weekend, we heard much contradictory messaging from Washington and Tehran regarding a possible settlement, at least a temporary one, to the conflict. However, no agreement materialized. The United States wants to end the war with Iran, but not at any price. A rapid and decisive regime change appears difficult to achieve. At a […]

  France once took great pride in its position in Africa and its close ties with African countries, especially those in the francophone world. Yet over the past decade, those relationships have steadily deteriorated. The decline accelerated shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron took office in 2017. Remarks he made about African demographics and family […]

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, who lead the world’s two largest economies and most powerful militaries, are meeting this week in Beijing. Discussions focus on trade, Taiwan and other global issues, including the situation in Iran. The old rules-based world order has been eroding for some time. In the past, this system […]