The two most recent watersheds in European history are the French Revolution and the Second World War. Upon closer examination, each of these major events is part of a broader development, or rather a series of interlinked events over several decades. Thus, the French Revolution can be seen as one of the first stages of...

Probably the most prestigious prize one can get is the Nobel Peace Prize. Not only because peace is something that most people want, but also because war is a more hazardous activity. It is a bit like betting: either you win or you lose. One can hedge one’s bets, but winning is the only thing...