Reminiscing differently about the Berlin Wall
Ever wonder what journalists think when they cover a major event? Tom Heneghan was there when the Berlin Wall fell…
D-Day: Paying my respects to a decorated war hero
I accompanied two U.S. presidents to D-Day commemorations. Then I traced the footsteps of my uncle, a doctor who survived…
America’s problems coping with racists
Who would have thought seven decades ago that a German chancellor would rebuke a U.S. American president for failing to…
What do U.S. sanctions mean for Russia and the West?
New U.S. sanctions on Russia might look like just another diplomatic move following Russia's annexation of Crimea. But they could…
France’s Macron: Europe is relieved, for now
Emmanuel Macron’s election as French president is proof that embracing Europe and globalization need not be a political death wish.…
Far-right parties put European unity under siege
First Brexit, then Donald Trump. Now the post-war push for greater European unity is under siege in crucial elections this…
Students at King’s College London tackle big issues
Students at King's College London are writing a series of articles for News-Decoder on politics and public policy, the latest…
After deadly crossing, migrants test Italy’s will
Undeterred by a deadly sea crossing, African migrants fleeing war, poverty, climate change and rights abuses are testing the will…
Brexit: A once in a generation decision
Britain's vote whether to stay in the EU is around the corner. "Brexit" poses momentous consequences for the UK, Europe…
Schengen, and European unity, under threat
Waves of migrants overwhelming European countries are raising questions over one of the continent's bedrock achievements, the Schengen Area.