Daniel Woker
Biography
Publications
Dr Daniel Woker is the former Swiss Ambassador to Australia, Singapore and Kuwait and now a Senior Lecturer at the University of St Gallen. He is Co-founder and President of the start-up “Share-an-Ambassador - geopolitical coaching” (www.swiss-ambashare.ch).
Europe and the Anglosphere drifting apart
The far-right gained out of the political cacophony of European elections, but any “exit” sentiment has evaporated.
Notre Dame: the day after the big fire
A first-hand look at the destruction leads to wonder if people will appreciate connections more than differences?
The global significance of an electoral showdown in Europe
The May elections shape as a contest for the heart of the European Union and win back voters who feel abandoned.
Collective Rage: Gilets Jaunes in France and elsewhere
Inordinate hatred coming from seemingly ordinary citizens is indicative of a wider trend – and a bleak European future.
Endgame for Dubai
Dubai’s surface has the qualities of a mirage, still reflecting easy riches but is, in reality, abandoned and uncertain.
Not (yet?) a European Army
Untangling the abbreviations is always a challenge, but a gradual shift is evident in the quest for common security.
Tail wagging the dog: Seehofer in Germany
Germany’s Minister of the Interior is the latest right-wing leader in Europe to surf the populist political wave.
Australia vs China, Europe vs Russia
Surprising parallels in international relations appear to lead to similar replies.
The comic opera of Italy’s election
Should Italy turn a shade of populist or nationalist, will we see yet another crisis in Europe?
