Global Spectator

Macron, champion of European sovereignty

In Emmanuel Macron, France has secured a pro-European President but in a society that is divided on the issue.

The chessboard and the networks

Is this business of networks a new Great Game that, rather than replacing the classic chessboard, adds new territory to it?

Open France vs closed France, on the rise vs in decline, new vs old

France has open wounds. Will Macron manage to bind them and push through reforms that have been put off for too long? This is the big issue.

Technology: the great Chinese game of go

Different speeds? Not so fast!

The EU cannot allow itself to proceed at the speed of the slowest or the most reluctant member, but various speeds could turn into variable geometry.

India’s brutal demonetisation was not so bad after all

Following the decision to remove 86% of hard currency from circulation on 8 November, India is hauling itself out of this quagmire of demonetisation.

28 March 2019: no end in sight for Brexit

It has already become clear that the drama of Brexit, if it is to end at all, will have various acts and various rhythms. There will be various Brexits.

(Dis)information warfare

The information warfare is somewhat distinct from the cyberdefence and cyberattacks. It is nothing new the use of fake news stories used for political ends.

European defence: not so much spending more, but spending better

The EU needs to spend a little more on European defence, but above all to spend better, something that has not always proved to be easy.