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With all those advantages, small modular reactors could make the nuclear dream a reality for many countries.

By outlining a proposal for reforming fiscal rules, Italy is confirming what other member states think about its weaknesses.

Science, however, still represents the only long-term solution, and discoveries cannot be sped up by street rallies.

Germany’s new traffic light government states that it wants to further develop a “federal European state.”

With Europe facing unprecedented geopolitical challenges and political transition in key countries, will the EU act together, as a federation in the making, or fall back on divergent national positions?

U.S. presidents have significant authority to act in foreign policy. Domestic political divisions rarely impact U.S. foreign policy conduct.

China still benefits from American hegemony. It cannot afford to take the U.S.’s place. The U.S. could survive this challenge with burden sharing.

Little came from the COP26 summit. Global warming may not be as dangerous as some say. Countries will likely back down from their commitments.

Focusing on stakeholders is justified in some situations. Taken too far, however, it can do harm. Aiming for long-term profit is a good compromise.

A new EU accession round is less likely than ever. China, Russia and Turkey hope to boost their influence. Beijing could make headway.