By Daniela Schwarzer, Project Syndicate | June 3, 2025
Friedrich Merz may be remembered as the chancellor who carried out the Zeitenwende ("historic turning point") that his predecessor had promised, with Germany assuming geopolitical responsibilities commensurate with its economic and diplomatic capabilities. But first, his government will face several tests, both at home and abroad.
Twenty years ago, a war Americans watched on television cost Republicans Congress and forced a change in Iraq. This time voters are watching it at the gas pump.
The high-profile inspections highlight Pyongyang’s push to modernize its unmanned capabilities and tactical arsenals amid heightened friction with South Korea.
The evacuation took place near Musandam Governorate, close to the strategically important Strait of Hormuz
Expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy, the monarch described the catastrophic rail accident as a “severe blow to Spanish society.”
Twenty years ago, a war Americans watched on television cost Republicans Congress and forced a change in Iraq. This time voters are watching it at the gas pump.
Interestingly, participants' own assessments did not reveal the same association, suggesting subjective perceptions may differ from objective measurements.
All that reviewed, what many do not know or remember was that, 25 years ago—in the fall and winter 2001—Ron Paul proposed an alternative response to 9/11 that deserves serious recognition.
The answer is NOTHING in national security, and a great deal in lost lives, national debt, diminished liberty and shattered constitutional government.
