From the book: Raising the Ruins


Feature • April 1, 2013


Article • January 20, 2010

The German military-industrial complex went underground after the war, but it is back.


Article • May 21, 2012

As the city of Aachen awards the annual Charlemagne prize, European leaders congratulate each other on following in the legacy of Charlemagne. But what is this legacy? It contains a dangerous warning for you today!


Article • June 24, 2010

The European Union, under German direction, is forging a new strategic relationship with Russia.


Article • July 17, 2025

Just 80 years after narrowly escaping national destruction, Britain now trusts its World War ii enemy with matters of national survival.


Article • October 26, 2017

Meet Andrej Babiš, Czech’s second-richest man, and his ‘new business model’ for his nation.


Article • April 3, 2019

Synthetic drugs are changing the structure of the illegal drug market.


Article • December 4, 2015

Germany’s relationship with its military is changing before your eyes.



Article • May 5, 2013

A report commissioned by the German government recommends radical changes in German defense.


Article • July 22, 2016

What the failed coup reveals about Turkey’s once secular state


Article • October 18, 2021

Is this ‘Czech’ mate for strongman Andrej Babiš?


Article • April 23, 2020

It is easier to confess to a houseplant than to ask God for forgiveness.


Feature • October 1, 2006

Catastrophic weather crises are threatening one of your most basic needs.


Feature • March 1, 2011


Article • July 1, 2021

The response to covid-19 reveals that Canada has succumbed to a decades-old attack.



Article • January 2, 2023


Article • August 1, 2021

While tightening the rules for one religion, the president gives acceptance to another.


Article • January 23, 2007


Article • July 13, 2013

Egypt’s liberal groups condemn the army’s new constitution.



Article • April 5, 2021

Iran is strengthening its naval capabilities while the United States turns a blind eye.


Article • October 27, 2023

How will the political turmoil end?