Soeren Kern

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

What Was Really Behind the Lockerbie Bomber’s Release?

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 - by Soeren Kern

The mass murderer's release may have been motivated by lucrative oil deals and anti-Americanism rather than compassion for a dying man. (Also read Claudia Rosett: Libyan Grotesqueries.)

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Bashing Israel Still Popular with Spanish Voters

Saturday, August 15th, 2009 - by Soeren Kern

Why is Spain helping to rebuild illegal homes in Israel?

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Is ‘Obamamania’ Waning in Europe?

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 - by Soeren Kern

There's a general trend toward a return to more negative reporting about America, its people, and its president.

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European Left More Dangerous for Jews than European Right

Friday, June 12th, 2009 - by Soeren Kern

The greatest threats to Jews (and Israel) in contemporary Europe don't necessarily come from the right anymore.

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EU Voters Lurch to the Right

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 - by Soeren Kern

The European Parliament elections saw leftists soundly defeated while the right surged ahead.

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Spain Changes Tack on Universal Jurisdiction

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 - by Soeren Kern

Freewheeling Spanish judges are creating big diplomatic headaches for their government — and the parliament is fighting back.

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Obama and the Europeanization of American Capitalism

Monday, May 18th, 2009 - by Soeren Kern

Does the president want to lead the U.S. down the path towards a new era of global socialism?

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The Obama Doctrine: Europe 1, America 0

Monday, April 6th, 2009 - by Soeren Kern

The president's diplomatic philosophy seems to put the interests of other countries ahead of those of the United States.

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Spain, Israel, and War Crimes

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 - by Soeren Kern

What gives Spain the right to prosecute Israel for fighting Hamas?

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Pacifist Spain Abandons NATO Allies in Kosovo

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 - by Soeren Kern

The country's international credibility suffers another major blow.

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