Geopolitical tensions across the European Union were cresting as 2017 came to a close. The most important global issue to watch in 2018 may be whether the year brings resolution and harmony — or further fracturing of the world’s largest … Read More
The German state of Lower Saxony witnessed a 10.4 percent increase in crime at the height of the migration crisis, according to a study. The study’s authors said age and reporting practices factored into the connection. A new study suggested … Read More
Carolin Matthie: “I have a plan if I’m attacked and that feels better.” Photograph: Youtube screenshot On her website, 24-year-old German woman Carolin Matthie describes herself as a “model, author and influencer”. In recent months, however, she is better known … Read More
(CNN)The head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday that a string of anti-government protests were over after six days of unrest. In comments to the semiofficial Fars news agency, Mohammad Ali Jafari said that only 15,000 people had turned out … Read More
This article was originally published at Stratfor.com. Highlights The United Kingdom and the European Union probably will reach an agreement on a post-Brexit transition period in 2018. A free trade agreement will be more difficult to negotiate, considering the conflicting strategic … Read More
—128 states vote for UN resolution slamming Trump’s Jerusalem policy —Knesset to vote on bill to allow separating neighborhoods from Jerusalem The bill requires a super-majority to give parts of Jerusalem to a foreign entity, but has a major loophole. … Read More
