Relying on authoritarian states for fuel supplies turns out to be a dismal geopolitical strategy.
Germany
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European Austerity Hobbled Its Response to Russia
Instead of hoarding budget surpluses after the financial crisis, the EU could have weaned itself off of Russian energy supplies.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Nord Stream Pipeline Snarled in the U.S.-Russia ‘Fossil Energy War’
Discarded sanctions over Nord Stream were attempted protectionism for U.S. gas producers.
Posted inTAP
The Biden-Scholz Connection
Today on TAP: The new German chancellor can be both an economic soul mate and a key ally on Ukraine policy.
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Tenants of the World, Unite!
Today on TAP: The housing affordability crisis goes global
Posted inAmerica and the World
The Limited Social Democratic Victory in Germany
The most likely coalition government includes the libertarian FDP party. The result: a modestly better version of Merkel.
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Social Democrats Back From the Dead?
If current trends persist, Germany could get a left government.
Posted inTAP
Biden and His Ambassadors—Not Quite Such a Boy Scout
Today on TAP: More on Biden’s appointments
