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by Jean-Daniel Ruch,* former ambassador
(16 October 2026) Strictly speaking, the result of the referendum on 27 September is not particularly significant. The roots of the problem that is eroding the credibility of our foreign and security policy run deep. They have a name: foreign influence. These are well documented, particularly in the brand-new exposé by the German-Swiss journalist Rafaël Lutz.1
by Pierre Lévy,* Paris
(16 October 2026) Energy prices in Europe are rising rapidly. Alongside the war in Iran and the consequences of the conflict in Ukraine, the EU is also contributing to this: its sanctions policy, its support for Kyiv and the rules governing the European electricity market are further exacerbating the strain.
by Kamran Yeganegi*
(16 October 2026) Arab states have spent billions on US weapons, only to discover that the decisive layer of military power was never included in the sale.
by Prof. Jan Roy Edlund*
(9 October 2026) (CH-S) The article on the culture of debate, published in June this year, remains highly topical. It analyses the now widespread fear of expressing one’s opinion in public and seeks a way back to the practice of free debate.
An Open Letter to Members of the US Congress by Jeffrey D. Sachs,* USA
Dear Members of Congress,
In truly deranged remarks to world leaders at the UN, Donald Trump1 declared that “I have a big decision to make,” whether to negotiate a deal with Iran or instead to “annihilate the Islamic Republic” and drive Iran “into hell with no chance of survival.”He posed it as his personal choice. The fact that the American people are dead set against Trump’s war means nothing. And as for the voters, he added that he gives “absolutely no credence” to the coming midterm elections2 in deciding on his actions and on Iran’s fate.
by Peter F. Mayer*
(2 October 2026) (CH-S) Whilst footballers are dragged into the public spotlight and condemned without being asked, it takes a great deal of perseverance to bring to light facts that are far more significant to the public than the behaviour of footballers.
It seems that this approach is also intended to make it clear to every last citizen that absolute obedience will be required in the event of the next pandemic. – The following article outlines the European Commission’s approach in connection with the authorisation of the Covid vaccines.