Commentary Archives

Motivation for integration
European Court rules that Czech education system fails Romany pupils
[Nov 21st, 2007]

Giving thanks where thanks are due
Anonymous heroes helped thousands during World War II
[Nov 14th, 2007]

Measuring up
Economic indicators rise rapidly but don't necessarily mean progress
[Nov 7th, 2007]

The customer is always wrong
Communist approach lingers in new service economy and differing definitions persist
[Oct 31st, 2007]

Justice denied
The decision to drop the Čunek investigation is another shameful violation of human rights
[Oct 17th, 2007]

The contenders
Giuliani's lead in opinion polls means two New York politicians may go head to head in 2008 presidential election
[Oct 10th, 2007]

Democrat destined to win in 2008?
Conservative media don't support campaigns of Clinton, Obama, Edwards; voters are gullible, easily manipulated
[Oct 3rd, 2007]

Multiculturalism matters
Australia's history with immigrants may help the Czech Republic and the rest of the EU
[Sep 26th, 2007]

A delicate balance
President Klaus, courts, battle for control in turf wars over constitutional decisions
[Sep 19th, 2007]

Dream factory
No subsidies needed for Czech film industry
[Sep 12th, 2007]

Mortgage meltdown
U.S. sub-prime loans have something in common with Ponzi schemes
[Sep 5th, 2007]

Stifled speech
Journalists report increased censorship, pressure from Slovenian government
[Aug 29th, 2007]

Diverse tongues
Ethnic minorities and languages preserve Europe's rich fabric
[Aug 22nd, 2007]

Civilized dysfunction
Public servants need to disentangle their priorities from those of politicians and get organized
[Aug 15th, 2007]

The extradition trap
Politics and human rights must be taken into account when faced with an international warrant of arrest
[Aug 8th, 2007]

Spies who never came in from the cold
Mobile phone scrambling and office bugs mean big business for Czech companies
[Aug 1st, 2007]

Talking about Klaus
[Jul 25th, 2007]

A thirst for power
The Czech Republic still has to come to grips with its future energy needs and options
[Jul 18th, 2007]

Redefining relationships
Are the walls we've built around ourselves leaving us stranded?
[Jul 11th, 2007]

The Schengen effect
Economics drive illegal immigrants toward European Union
[Jul 4th, 2007]