Aleksander Kwasniewski

WARSAW – Some complain that the European Union lacks a “worldview.” In fact, the EU’s problem is that it has too many of them. Europeans’ common experiences and interests mean that they should have a shared view on global issues. But the sad reality is that political, social, and economic...

“Those who desire to treat politics and morals separately will never understand anything of either.” So wrote Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and I agree. The practice of politics not only can but must be reconciled with the imperatives of honesty. But what is honesty or dishonesty in a politician? Is...