VIEW FROM ABROAD: Khashoggi’s murder spotlights global war on free speech The hostility against media has now extended to many democracies. Updated 02 Nov, 2018 09:32am
VIEW FROM ABROAD: Belgium’s communal vote was very different this time In Brussels, the Green party made a breakthrough by finishing first and second in a number of local councils. Updated 20 Oct, 2018 10:14am
VIEW FROM ABROAD: Bono vs Bannon or the big bad battle for Europe’s soul THIS much we know: Europe is divided, with parties of the right in conflict with those of the left, populists ... Published 13 Oct, 2018 06:48am
View from abroad: As Europe and US tackle internal dilemmas, China dominates global conversation No more junior partner, China is very much a leading regional and global actor. Updated 06 Oct, 2018 02:23pm
Islam, Europe and the magic of fashion The reality of Europe’s interaction with Islam is more complex than the one-dimensional story favoured by extremists. Updated 29 Sep, 2018 10:37am
View from abroad: America’s trade wars spotlight potential for Europe Can Europe and Asia join forces to stabilise the rules-based multilateral trading system? Updated 23 Sep, 2018 11:01am
Europe wakes up slowly to risks and opportunities ahead There’s still a glimmer of hope for Europe, still a glimmer of hope in Europe. Updated 15 Sep, 2018 12:33pm
View from abroad: Brexit is getting up close, personal — and it’s not funny any more A WEEKEND in London and the sun is shining, natives and tourists are out shopping and lingering in cafes and a giant... Updated 31 Jan, 2019 12:00pm
View From Abroad: Cartoon furore satiates Wilders hunger for publicity The fiercely anti-Islam Dutch politician has got what he wanted: he’s back in the headlines. Published 31 Aug, 2018 11:29am
Europe’s got problems: Brexit, burqas and Bannon Europe’s packed autumn agenda looks likely to produce long & heated debates on the three complex & interconnected issues Updated 25 Aug, 2018 08:33am
Not just about Trump and Brexit, Europe’s biggest test is populism The biggest challenge comes from the number of Europeans who are falling prey to the siren song of the populists. Updated 15 Jul, 2018 09:32am
European pride, prejudice — and diversity in football AS Austria takes over the European Union chair for the next six months, get ready for even more signs of European... Published 07 Jul, 2018 07:13am
Guns alone don’t make a super power The states who invest in staving off hunger, pandemics, droughts and floods will be the real global super powers. Updated 30 Jun, 2018 10:49am
View From Abroad: Lies, immigration and the battle for Europe’s soul US moves have been criticised by many in Europe but govts here are engaged in a similar struggle over immigration. Updated 23 Jun, 2018 08:27am
View from abroad: Trump, diplomacy and a German-US love affair gone sour Ties between Washington and Berlin have always been strong but times have now changed — radically. Updated 09 Jun, 2018 04:07pm
VIEW FROM ABROAD: Africa is higher up on EU agenda but it shouldn’t be only about migration EUROPE-AFRICA relations are a work in progress. Often testy and difficult, and now dominated by the “migrant... Published 02 Jun, 2018 06:58am
Europe’s moods are as changing as unpredictable summer weather It would be easy to blame US President Donald Trump and his erratic actions for Europe’s changing moods. Updated 26 May, 2018 02:34pm
As Israel massacres Palestinians, let’s also denounce cold, cold Muslim hearts The so-called Muslim world is deeply divided. And not just along sectarian lines. Updated 19 May, 2018 10:36am
America, Europe and angst of broken trust States that trust each other can work together and live in peace. Mistrust leads to tension, confrontation and war. Updated 12 May, 2018 06:43pm
View from abroad: Democracy is about more than winning elections Democracy is about people committed to putting interests of their fellow citizens above party and personal interests. Updated 05 May, 2018 11:18am
