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2026
September 2026
Europe: The End of the Age of Certainties
On September 20, 2026, in Orvieto, an apparently minor political scene said something about a much larger transformation. In this Umbrian town, Roberto Vannacci, founder of Futuro Nazionale, turned his attention toward Alternative für Deutschland. He described its programme as fairly similar to his own, stressed the many points the two movements had in common, and noted that they belonged to the same group in the European Parliament.
France: When the Exception Becomes the Norm
For several years, the French economy has moved from one crisis to another while giving the impression that it was better at resisting shocks than generating growth.
August 2026
Spain–Morocco: The Indispensable Relationship
Fourteen kilometres apart at their closest point, Spain and Morocco have long maintained a relationship shaped by geographic proximity, historical mistrust and periodic crises. Yet beneath territorial, migration and diplomatic disputes, a much deeper interdependence has gradually
The Vatican: Anatomy of a Power Without Territory
The world’s smallest state possesses no significant natural resources, no industrial base, and no conventional military capable of defending its territory. Yet from a few dozen hectares enclosed within the heart of Rome, the Holy See maintains diplomatic relations with 184 states
July 2026
The Foundations of European Integration
Understanding the Common Policies That Shape the Union
England: Power Beyond Empire
England occupies a singular place in world history. Its territory is relatively limited, its natural resources have never been comparable to those of the great continental empires, and its population remains smaller than that of the world’s leading demographic powers. Yet for sev
Germany: Europe’s Industrial Powerhouse
For several decades, Germany embodied one of the most remarkable economic success stories of the modern era. Destroyed in 1945, divided during the Cold War, and reunified in 1990, it became Europe’s largest economy, one of the world’s leading exporters, and the industrial core of
Russia–Ukraine: The War That Reshaped Twenty-First Century Geopolitics
Few conflicts have transformed the international system as profoundly as the war between Russia and Ukraine. What began in February 2022 as a large-scale invasion rapidly evolved into the largest conventional war in Europe since the Second World War. Yet its significance extends
Spain, or the Queen’s Game
Spain is often perceived as a familiar power. Its name immediately evokes Madrid, Barcelona, Mediterranean tourism, football, the monarchy, imperial history, and a culture whose influence extends far beyond Europe. Yet this familiarity conceals a more complex reality. Spain is no
France: A Global Power Confronting Its Own Contradictions
France remains one of the few countries capable of exercising diplomatic, military, economic, cultural, and scientific influence on a global scale. A permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, a nuclear power, the holder of one of the world’s largest maritime domain
Europe: Power Without Sovereignty
Europe occupies a paradoxical position in the contemporary world. It remains one of the planet’s principal centres of wealth, consumption, scientific production and institutional stability. It possesses powerful companies, advanced infrastructure, a highly educated population and