Europes

There I was, reflecting on the preliminary pact between my homeland and Ethiopia, and suddenly, I found my thoughts drifting to the echoes of post-World War II Europe. That brutal conflict left an indelible mark on history, claiming the lives of an estimated 40 million souls—among them, 20 million military personnel and between 19 to 25 million civilians. The devastation was all too real, with economic ruin leaving nations grappling with widespread poverty, famine, and collapse.Rising from these ashes was no small feat.…

Recently, when European Union officials visited Washington, they were met with an eye-opening presentation from Jerome Powell, the Chair of the US Federal Reserve. He showcased a striking chart that compared American productivity over four decades against that of the European Union. This graph illustrated that the United States has enjoyed a solid increase in productivity at 2%, while the European Union lagged behind with just 1% growth. As Mr. Powell shared with a Senate committee, "The striking disparity in income and…

Iraqi Militia Threatens to Halt Oil Exports, Europe's Winter Energy Security at Stake BAGHDAD, Iraq — An influential figure from Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) has sounded a grave alert about the ripple effects of potential warfare in the Middle East on global energy resources. Sharing his thoughts over social media, he proclaimed, "If war erupts, not a single barrel of oil or cubic meter of gas will exit the Middle East. Winter looms…