Editorials

Europe has the potential to lead the free world, but it must act with courage and conviction. By defending human rights, supporting Ukraine, bolstering researchers and NGOs, adopting a more humane refugee policy, championing media freedom, and strengthening the Rule of Law, the EU can assert its role as a global leader.

In war, ontology beats optimism. Russia rewrites history because it knows where it wants the past to lead. Until we stop pretending we stand outside of history—and start recognising our own ontology—our ill-defined future will remain vulnerable to missiles and to the myths in which they are wrapped.

Ukraine might be saving Europe. It has given it time and experience