Capitalism Was Born in Free Cities, Not in Factories
Europe’s prosperity was built by merchant republics, limited government and a competitive order that gave innovation room to grow.…
How the Struggle Between Popes and Kings Shaped Civil Liberties
Europe’s path to liberty, capitalism and prosperity began in a medieval contest between Church and state. In the second essay in h…
The Faith That Made Us Rich: Christianity and the European Miracle
Europe grew vastly wealthier, added four decades to life expectancy and became the most successful civilization in history. In the…
Slovenia’s NATO Referendum: Alliance Rift or Domestic Theater?
A proposed referendum on leaving NATO has raised concerns about cracks within the Alliance. In reality, the issue is less about Sl…
Fewer church members do not mean fewer Christians
Every year Germany’s Catholic Church and Protestant churches publish new figures showing membership losses. The numbers make headl…
Three scenarios for Europe
Despite growing tensions and unrest in the world, we must not give up our efforts to achieve a more peaceful and humane century.
Genetic modification of embryos is prohibited. Sam Altman and his husband ignore this
A startup funded by some of Silicon Valley's most powerful billionaires is pushing the boundaries of reproductive genetics. Preven…
