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Soeren Kern
The Obama Doctrine: Europe 1, America 0
The president's diplomatic philosophy seems to put the interests of other countries ahead of those of the United States.
Pacifist Spain Abandons NATO Allies in Kosovo
The country's international credibility suffers another major blow.
Getting Away with Beheading in Canada
The infamous Greyhound bus killer was found not criminally responsible for the gruesome murder of a fellow passenger.
Europe’s War on Free Speech
The Geert Wilders case is only one of many that should warn Americans of the perils of complacency. (Also, Leon De Winter on the Wilders Trial [PJTV with registration])
Anti-Semitism Sweeps Europe in Wake of Gaza Operation
Opposing Israel has become a convenient smokescreen for the "oldest hatred."
Spain’s ‘Jewish Problem’
Anti-Semitism is on the rise — but how many Spaniards have actually ever met a Jew?
Barack Obama’s New Best Friend
Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero is looking forward to (finally) getting a warm reception in Washington.
Does Spain Foreshadow Obama’s America?
It's dangerous for a country to be swept away by pacifist rhetoric.
Financial Crisis Sparks Anti-American Fervor in Europe
The credit crunch has made bashing the United States de rigeur again on the continent.
Anti-Americanism in Europe Fueled by Ignorance
Those who know the least about America seem to hate it the most.
Why Europeans Doubt Colombia’s Hostage Rescue
If they pay millions in ransom for their hostages, won't everyone?
Spain Smacked by a Dose of Economic Reality
Spaniards, used to socialist largesse, are struggling with market economics — and their prime minister is in heavy denial.
America’s Fickle ‘Old Europe’ Allies
The recent NATO summit in Romania showed why there's trouble ahead for transatlantic relations — no matter who occupies the White House next January.
Kosovo Balkanizes Europe… Again
Kosovo's declaration of independence exposes the weak side of the European Union, which is unable to forumulate a unified response to the newly self-proclaimed republic, writes Soeren Kern.
Transatlantic Chutzpah
Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero recently visited Mexico, where he took the opportunity to make a grand pronouncement about the construction of walls. Soeren Kern reminds him of his nation's dubious record on the subject of immigration and the substantial problems facing Europe at large.
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