Highly US-centric in perspective – for example in how it describes the scandal of the US spying on a.o. Angela Merkel.
It is the oil, stupid
Thorough analysis of how geopolitics, economy and policy of Europe are highly dependent on fossil fuels from the Middle East.
Characterizing fascism as a strategy rather than as an ideology makes identifying it in contemporary politics come across as less controversial
Rosan Smits – Dit is fascisme (NL)
Even if it does not undermine most of the author’s argument, it is worth noting that the characterization of fascism as a strategy is contested.
In a region where Russia may want to regain influence over lost territory, the need for good old, Cold War-style, deterrence is raising for small countries that want to keep their independence and a NATO alliance that wants to be taken seriously.
Oliver Moody – Baltic, the future of Europe
The conscientious exploration of different viewpoints sometimes makes for slow reading, but leads to a comprehensive and surprisingly nuanced book.
The issues and conflicts plaguing modern Spain are rooted in a troubled history that until shockingly recently was a dictatorship
Great overview that brings together different perspectives in a shocking narrative without becoming judgemental.