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An attack on Iran now makes no sense The dangerous hostility game with Iran
With negotiation starting to work, Bush administration hawks promote an atmosphere of crisis -- and the risk of actual conflict grows.
By Joe Conason Jul 11, 2008
Europe, the vampire mode slayer Europe, the vampire mode slayer
The EU takes steps to regulate standby power consumption by appliances. So what's the U.S. doing?
Andrew Leonard Jul 9, 2008
Rich country, poor country, hot planet Rich country, poor country, hot planet
Europe's head start on fighting climate change might offer some useful hints for the masters of the global economy currently meeting in Japan.
Andrew Leonard Jul 7, 2008
Exodus of the Polish plumber Exodus of the Polish plumber
In a borderless Europe, cheap workers come -- and then they go
Andrew Leonard Jun 4, 2008
The brighter side of $115 a barrel crude The brighter side of $115 a barrel crude
How can high oil prices, which encourage more burning of a coal, be a good thing? The answer lies in the European Union's Emissions Trading System
Andrew Leonard Apr 16, 2008
Obama's European problem Obama's European problem
The senator may have traveled widely, but the critically important subcommittee on Europe has languished under his leadership.
By Joe Conason Dec 29, 2007
U.S. to merge with Mexico and Canada? U.S. to merge with Mexico and Canada?
In his new bestseller, Jerome "Swift boat" Corsi explains how immigration will destroy American sovereignty and the "amero" will replace the dollar.
By Alex Koppelman Jul 16, 2007
How many bottles of Chianti does it take to fill up a BMW? How many bottles of Chianti does it take to fill up a BMW?
Europe has too much wine. But does converting the excess into biofuel make even drunken sense?
Andrew Leonard Jun 26, 2007
Reason 943 to love Sweden Reason 943 to love Sweden
"Give me your bombed, your devastated, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..."
Andrew Leonard Feb 6, 2007
Ethnic cleansing in Slovenia Ethnic cleansing in Slovenia
More than 18,000 Slovenians suddenly found there was no record they even existed.
Tracy Clark-Flory Jan 29, 2007
Dawning of the age of Frankenfuels Dawning of the age of Frankenfuels
Will consumers turn up their noses at genetically modified energy crops?
Andrew Leonard Nov 27, 2006
Trade secrets Trade secrets
The U.S. provides trade incentives for countries with fair labor practices. Will it offer incentives for guaranteeing women's rights, too?
Carol Lloyd Nov 16, 2006
Look for that E.U. label Look for that E.U. label
Are you down with the EuP? A mandate for ecodesign, from the European Union.
Andrew Leonard Nov 15, 2006
E.U.: Prove your product isn't poison E.U.: Prove your product isn't poison
The European Union's fiendish plan to strangle the industrial revolution
Andrew Leonard Aug 3, 2006
A Marshall Plan for Mexico A Marshall Plan for Mexico
A lesson from Europe's big spenders on how to stop immigration.
Andrew Leonard May 8, 2006
The Bulgarian bookkeeper The Bulgarian bookkeeper
The return of the Polish plumber, from Romania.
Andrew Leonard May 3, 2006
Carbon traders on the ledge Carbon traders on the ledge
When is not enough pollution a catastrophe?
Andrew Leonard May 1, 2006
Imagine no more borders Imagine no more borders
A lesson on immigration from the European Union.
Andrew Leonard Mar 29, 2006
The enemy is closer than we think The enemy is closer than we think
A top counterterrorism expert says the London suicide bombers may not have acted alone -- and America may be next.
By Mark Follman Jul 19, 2005
The executioner's swan song The executioner's swan song
Reflecting growing national unease with the ultimate punishment, New York strikes down its death penalty law.
By Emily Schmall Apr 16, 2005
No time for euphoria No time for euphoria
If Bush believes what he said Wednesday night -- that we must stand with our allies to prevent tyranny -- he should stop his incoherent saber rattling over Iran's nuclear plans and join Europe in real negotiations.
By Sidney Blumenthal Feb 3, 2005
Welcome to the new cold war Welcome to the new cold war
It's Chirac vs. Cheney, SUVs vs. minicars, and pommes frites vs. freedom fries in the new transatlantic culture war. But here's what you don't know: In the global conflict for moral and economic supremacy, Europe is winning.
By Andrew O'Hehir Nov 15, 2004
John Kerry, international man of mystery?
By wrecking the Western alliance, President Bush has paved the way for a President Kerry to rebuild it.
By Thomas Geoghegan Mar 26, 2004
Spanish bombs Spanish bombs
A top Clinton-era expert on Europe and security warns that if the deadly Madrid bombings prove to be the work of al-Qaida, it could transform politics throughout Europe.
By Mark Follman Mar 13, 2004
Europe's new world order
The streets are jammed with protesters. Governments are at risk of falling. Analysts say Europe is ready for a break from the U.S. that could reshape global relations for years to come.
By Noah Sudarsky Feb 13, 2003
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