Soeren Kern

Soeren Kern is Senior Analyst for Transatlantic Relations at the Madrid-based Grupo de Estudios Estratégicos / Strategic Studies Group.

Why Europeans Doubt Colombia’s Hostage Rescue

Saturday, July 12th, 2008 - by Soeren Kern

If they pay millions in ransom for their hostages, won't everyone?

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Spain Smacked by a Dose of Economic Reality

Saturday, June 14th, 2008 - by Soeren Kern

Spaniards, used to socialist largesse, are struggling with market economics — and their prime minister is in heavy denial.

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America’s Fickle ‘Old Europe’ Allies

Monday, April 14th, 2008 - by Soeren Kern

The recent NATO summit in Romania showed why there's trouble ahead for transatlantic relations — no matter who occupies the White House next January.

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Kosovo Balkanizes Europe… Again

Monday, February 25th, 2008 - by Soeren Kern

Kosovo's declaration of independence exposes the weak side of the European Union, which is unable to forumulate a unified response to the newly self-proclaimed republic, writes Soeren Kern.

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Transatlantic Chutzpah

Saturday, August 4th, 2007 - by Soeren Kern

Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero recently visited Mexico, where he took the opportunity to make a grand pronouncement about the construction of walls. Soeren Kern reminds him of his nation's dubious record on the subject of immigration and the substantial problems facing Europe at large.

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