Paul Ames
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Past articles by Paul:
Democracy is broken all over Europe
Differences over Russia and refugees go to the core of the region's political dilemma. → Read More
The 5 European leaders most likely to be Donald Trump’s soulmate
Europe has its own breed of right-wing populists, and their rise toward the continent's corridors of power is no joke. → Read More
Inside Molenbeek, the troubled Brussels neighborhood linked to terror in Paris
'When Belgo-Belgians from outside do see the real Molenbeek, they are often astonished to discover that it's not like they've been told.' → Read More
Here are 5 women leaders fighting Europe’s toughest political battles
Surprise! None of them are Angela Merkel. → Read More
How a Pyrenees pipeline could weaken Putin’s grip on European energy
The planned European Energy Union is going to be big, if they can pull it off. → Read More
Here's a look at 4 internal trouble spots threatening the EU's unity
Meanwhile, external threats from Russia and the Islamic State are also putting pressure on the bloc. → Read More
Some of Europe’s Jews might take Netanyahu up on his offer of a new home
Others doubt that flight to Israel is the answer to anti-Semitism in the EU. → Read More
Greece and Ukraine have something in common: They could both sink the euro zone
Diplomatic efforts over the next few days could decide the fate of the economic bloc. → Read More
Europe's other Greek problem
Beyond the economy, Athens' ties with Moscow are causing concern for allies. → Read More
For Greece, the clock is ticking
New government faces race against time to reach deal with skeptical European creditors. → Read More
Europe's Muslims struggle for normalcy after Paris attacks
Extremist threats and the rise of far-right politicians have put many Muslims in the position of defending their place in European communities. → Read More
Greece: What next?
Tsipras or Merkel will have to give ground if Greece is to stay in the euro zone. → Read More
You should really pay attention to Greece this week
There's angst in Europe as the country at the heart of the euro crisis faces radical choices at the polls. → Read More
France's determined response to terror has given Hollande a boost
The French are celebrating ‘fraternité’ like it's 1945, but unity will be hard to maintain. → Read More
Europe's new terrorists are low-tech lone wolves who can still make major impact
Assailants range from radicalized 'amateurs' to those like Said Kouachi, believed to have honed his killing skills in the battlefields of the Middle East. → Read More
Europe's bracing for a backlash after the Paris attack. Will it come?
The French are standing firm in response to the Charlie Hebdo shooting, but concern is mounting among Europe's Muslim communities. → Read More
Hollande appeals for unity as Charlie Hebdo attack stokes French fears
Wednesday's attack is the deadliest suspected Islamist attack on French territory and is sure to crank up fear in a country already tense after a series of recent incidents. → Read More
Inside Charlie Hebdo: The Paris attack targeted paper that mocked fundamentalists
Charlie Hebdo's French satirists had refused to bow in face of terror threats. → Read More
5 reasons why 2015 may be an unhappy new year for Europe
From the Russian bear to Islamist lone wolves, Europeans will have to be wary in the year ahead. → Read More
Europe finds unity on Russia
But a stress-free year-end summit can't hide the huge challenges facing the EU in 2015. → Read More