Kaiser Wilhelm II and one of his generals in 1914. PA Archive February 26, 2019 When political leaders choose catastrophe – how Europe walked willingly into World War I William Mulligan, University College Dublin A toxic mix of wishful thinking, brinksmanship, finger-pointing, and fatalism in July 1914 bear similarities to Brexit.
Trump leaving the G7 meeting. Reuters/Jonathan Ernst July 11, 2018 Trump isn’t the first leader to rattle the world order Kelly McFarland, Georgetown University NATO leaders meet in Belgium today; many are worried about US President Trump’s habit of breaking diplomatic norms. History is filled with other leaders acting bullishly, often with poor results.
Whither Europe after Brexit? Wiliam Potter June 20, 2016 Vote Leave views of Europe’s future are not attractive – if you know your history Andrew Dilley, University of Aberdeen Those who favour Brexit imply it would be followed either by a European superstate or the collapse of the EU. Here’s why neither is in UK’s interests.