John Rosenthal

John Rosenthal’s writings on European politics and transatlantic relations have appeared in English, French, and German in such leading publications as Policy Review, Les Temps Modernes, and Merkur. He holds a PhD in philosophy and he taught political philosophy and classical German philosophy before turning to journalism. More of his work can be found at Transatlantic Intelligencer.

Valkyrie’s Revisionism

Thursday, January 8th, 2009 - by John Rosenthal

The conspirators against Hitler were anything but heroes.

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German Researchers: ‘Islamophobia’ the ‘New’ Anti-Semitism

Sunday, December 28th, 2008 - by John Rosenthal

A prestigious European research center sparks controversy.

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What Bertelsmann Wants from Obama

Monday, December 15th, 2008 - by John Rosenthal

The German publishing company that helped make Obama a rich man has a clear foreign policy agenda.

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Germany Does Not Ban Hezbollah TV

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 - by John Rosenthal

Islamist channel Al-Manar has been subjected to a prohibition that does not really prohibit anything.

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German Publishing’s Man in the White House

Friday, November 21st, 2008 - by John Rosenthal

Obama's ties to Bertelsmann are a massive conflict of interest yet to be fully disclosed.

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German Students Lay Waste to Holocaust Exhibit

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 - by John Rosenthal

Shortly after the anniversary of Kristallnacht, a display on the persecution of the Jews is trashed.

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Can You Call Someone ‘Anti-Semitic’ on a Blog? Not in Germany

Sunday, November 9th, 2008 - by John Rosenthal

A recent court ruling protects hate speech from those who condemn it.

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Has Foreign Money Bolstered Obama?

Monday, November 3rd, 2008 - by John Rosenthal

The campaign may have not only accepted overseas donations, but actively solicited them.

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McCain, Obama Help Muddle the ‘Torture’ Issue

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 - by John Rosenthal

They hurt America by criticizing activities that never took place.

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New ‘Peace’ Prize Laureate Was Accessory to War

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 - by John Rosenthal

Martti Ahtisaari, Finland's ex-president, is yet another bizarre choice for the Nobel committee.

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