Year: 2026

Prompted by unilateral American strikes, France and Germany just forged a historic European nuclear defence pact. Surging nationalist political movements, however, threaten to destroy this fragile strategy before it even begins.

In early 2004, a struggling German graduate contacted Lord Ralf Dahrendorf for guidance, leading to opportunities that highlighted Dahrendorf’s commitment to intellectual integrity and resistance against totalitarianism, especially in contemporary politics.

Interconnected crises affect civilisation, and investors must adapt to an emerging, increasingly tribal and less rational world.

The case against Eurobonds remains strong because of the moral hazard they create by enabling national governments to spend irresponsibly while shifting costs. Sound economic principles must prevail despite rising geopolitical pressures.

The UN’s ‘social justice day,’ lacks clear definition and practical outcomes, promotes an elusive concept, generating annual themes without tangible progress, alongside numerous other observances.

Australia’s economic transformation since the 1980s resulted more from Hawke-Keating reforms that opened markets than from the Trade Practices Act. Effective competition arises from fewer barriers, not merely regulations.

The Resource Management Act 1991 has driven up housing prices and failed environmentally, prompting the New Zealand Government’s plans for new legislative reforms. However, key protections and definitions remain inadequate in proposed bills.

Hungary’s Premier Orbán faces challenges as economic issues and corruption allegations threaten his regime. Péter Magyar’s TISZA party gains support, promising reforms while highlighting the struggles of ordinary citizens amidst rising prices.