When it comes to passports, it pays to be German
Source: When it comes to passports, it pays to be German
Stiglitz: The New Generation Gap|Project Syndicate
On both sides of the Atlantic, young people’s voting behavior has diverged sharply with that of their elders. And the reason is clear: political elites have failed to ensure social…
Molenbeek broke my heart
A former resident reflects on his struggles with Brussels’ most notorious neighborhood. Source: Molenbeek broke my heart
Anatol Lieven: Don’t Fear the Russians|NYT
Mr Lieven does such a good job at calming western fears about Russia’s aggressive stance on all fronts. A very emollient piece of propaganda, interpreting as voluntary restraint, every time…
Have millennials given up on democracy? | World news | The Guardian
Young people seem to be attracted by “different” types of politics. Whether it’s M5S in Italy, Podemos in Spain, Syriza in Greece, Corbyn in the UK or Sanders in the…
Amazon Should Allow Shareholder Vote On Gender Pay, SEC Says | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
Ruling comes as tech industry faces scrutiny over equality issues. Source: Amazon Should Allow Shareholder Vote On Gender Pay, SEC Says | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
The Brexit Conspiracy by Noëlle Lenoir – Project Syndicate
Interesting the accent on Murdoch, among other factors pushing for a Brexit: Another reason for europhobia’s hold on the British psyche is the country’s EU-obsessed tabloid newspapers, which are read…
Belgique. Molenbeek, un nid de djihadistes | Courrier international
Si ce quartier de Bruxelles est devenu un nid de terroristes, c’est surtout parce que les élites belges refusent de regarder la réalité en face, estime cet anthropologue néerlandais. Source:…
Fighting Back: New Bill Aims to Counter Russian Disinformation|atlanticcouncil.org
Until now … Russian President Vladimir Putin has been simply better at telling a compelling—if not particularly true—narrative that wins people over. From now on, it will be important for…