French President Emmanuel Macron. Photo Credit: The Independent By: Austin Parenteau, Columnist French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s recent calls for a “true European Army,” the likes of which could grant Europe defense autonomy from the United States, have quickly attracted both scorn and euphoria.[i] [ii] Many see such a step as … Continue reading Europe Grows Up: Taking the United States’ Temperature on the Emergence of a ‘True European Army’
Author: Austin Parenteau
All Silk Roads Lead to Rome
Luigi Di Maio, Deputy Prime Minister of Italy visiting the Daci Temple during his meeting with Chinese Vice-Premier Hu Chunhua. Photo Credit: AFP By: Austin Parenteau, Clumnist As Italian Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio publicized his desire for Italy to sign on as a full member of China’s Belt Road Initiative (BRI) global infrastructure project, … Continue reading All Silk Roads Lead to Rome