Harold James is Professor of History and International Affairs at Princeton University and a senior fellow at the Center for International Governance Innovation. A specialist on German economic history and on globalization, he is a co-author of the new book The Euro and The Battle of Ideas, and the author of The Creation and Destruction of Value: The Globalization Cycle, Krupp: A History of the Legendary German Firm, and Making the European Monetary Union.
In today’s global culture, where simple models help make sense of so much complexity, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin embody opposing archetypes of national leader… read more
British Prime Minister Theresa May's “Brexit means Brexit” is a simple, powerful slogan that sends a clear, unmistakable message to all who are hoping for a reevaluation of June's referendum result: t… read more
With its vote to exit the EU, the UK has staged a revolt so forceful that it has already roiled global markets and now threatens not just to ignite financial crisis in Britain, but also to bring down … read more
There was a palpable sense of discomfort at the latest G7 summit meeting in Ise-Shima, Japan. By the time the leaders of the world’s major developed economies meet again, there is no telling which of … read more
Britain's decision to use a referendum to settle the question of its membership in the EU is often portrayed as a victory for democracy. The truth, however, is that bypassing elected representatives c… read more
As populations in Europe and Japan age, the demographic pyramid is rapidly inverting, and a clash of generations is emerging, with the middle-aged and elderly protecting their interests at the expense… read more
The British government's recent announcement that a referendum on the UK’s EU membership will be held on June 23 was quickly followed by a sharp decline in the value of the pound. The risk is that suc… read more
The price of oil, often used as a sort of thermometer to measure the health of the world economy, is also a barometer, warning of approaching geopolitical storms. And the security challenges implied b… read more
The upcoming referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership in the EU, almost certain to be held this year, could turn out to be yet another major catastrophe to hit Europe. If, as seems increasingly p… read more
