* German Election: the next four years are critical for the german economy, defence, europe. Domestically, in order to deprive the AfD of youth and lower income groups’ support, the economy must become the rising tide to lift all boats.
* US Trump Policy are tariffs rational, short term and just negotiating tools? What is logic of stopping US investment by China and penalising imports at the same time? The Japanese precedent - trade surplyses with the US reduced by Japanese investment in auto production stateside. Why stop China doing likewise,
* The global consequences of US betrayal of Ukraine and imposition of tariffs on poorer countries - a matter of trust leading to the breakdown of alliances?
* the Europe- teansatlantic alliance? Dead or dormant?