Flying into Paris on the eve of a national election makes for an interesting and perhaps more unguarded view of the French point of view. Think about how you feel, wherever you may live, when the outcome of a political election publicly reveals the extent of a problem you (the royal “you”) have been unwilling … Continue reading
Brussels hit the mid 80’s today and it was heavenly. The sidewalks were swarming with people in summery dresses and shirtsleeves enjoying ice cream or simply time outside. On my way to a meeting, I discovered Jubelpark, a gorgeous and huge park crowned by a triumphal arch that celebrates Belgium’s fiftieth anniversary. At the entrance, … Continue reading
This gives a good overview of some of the tensions in play in Brussels around transparency and ethics. You can watch the full film here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Yei29slq0c and more about the film here: http://www.thebrusselsbusiness.eu/. Continue reading
Today I went to NATO headquarters, but all I can share with you in the visual sense is this photo from the parking lot outside of the entry gates. We checked our phones and cameras at the door. Last night, I attended a reception at the home of an American diplomat in the tony Uccle … Continue reading
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