A crisis in trans-Atlantic relations: Why Obama is ignoring Europe. A conference in Brussels was dominated by European efforts to get Washington’s attention with promises of new, concerted action. From its social model to its eco-policies, Europe has much to teach the US – but it must recognise that Obama cannot deliver what it hoped he would. Why the United States needs Europe more than ever. Suicide of the West: Will America follow Europe into anomie and atheism? America and Europe meet midway: There are many different Europes — what if America should converge on the wrong one? If the US Europeanizes, Europe is in trouble. US versus Europe, which has the superior model? Both flavors of Western capitalism — unfettered American-style and European social democracy — are in trouble. An excerpt from The Narcissism of Minor Differences: How Europe and America are Alike by Peter Baldwin (and more). John Kay on how political ideology found a new world. Which planet is America on (and which Europe)? Joel Kotkin on America's European dream. A report finds climbing the economic ladder is harder in the US than in most European countries. Steven Hill on his book Europe’s Promise: Why the European Way is the Best Hope in an Insecure Age. Some are smiling at Europe's comeuppance, but schadenfreude would be unwarranted, especially coming from Americans. An interview with Jurgen Habermas on democracy, Europe and Twitter. Europe, know thyself: An article on social science solutions to the biggest problems. Is Europe imploding? Redrawing the map: The European map is outdated and illogical — here's how it should look (or perhaps as Marge Simpson). Having daughters makes you more left-wing (in Britain and Germany) or more right-wing (in the US).
