John HunterinIberosphericalThe Future of “America” is ….. the AmericasThe size and cultural influence of the U.S. Hispanic population and the need for secure alliances make a Union of the Americas possible·7 min read·18 hours ago--5--5
John HunterSwitzerland Auf Wiedersehen?Apart from mountain scenery, the Alpine nation is best known for two things: Neutrality and Banking. Both are in trouble.4 min read·Apr 19, 2023--1--1
John HunterWhither ItalyItaly has often been a bellwether for Europe. It may soon allow a neo-fascist party into its national government.5 min read·Feb 5, 2022----
John HunterEurope’s Dark Angel of the 20th CenturyOver many of the darkest and most portentous events of the 20th Century looms the presence of one man: Erich Ludendorff. His…6 min read·May 10, 2021--3--3
John HunterA Cold Wind From the EastRussia and Poland rekindle an ancient rivalry.4 min read·Dec 18, 2020--1--1
John HunterWeimar on the Potomac?Like the myth of Germany’s “stab in the back” following World War I, the lie of this year’s “stolen election” has the potential to poison4 min read·Nov 30, 2020----
John HunterSwiss Banking AngstModernity catches up with a centuries old Swiss tradition4 min read·Nov 30, 2020----
John HunterGermany’s Nationalist Flag WarsProtestors in Germany are waving the German Imperial Flag. It’s meant as a direct assault on Germany’s post-war democracy.·7 min read·Sep 7, 2020----
John HunterThomas Mann and the Cost of NationalismIn this time of resurgent nationalism, the life and death of Thomas Mann illustrate the dangers of that sentiment.·5 min read·Feb 15, 2020--3--3