War on Iraq runs the risk of turning the Middle East into an inexhaustible recruiting ground for anti- western terrorism.

But Germany will always suffer, I fear, from the intensely dramatic character of the crimes of the Third Reich.

Some people find it difficult to argue with a woman Prime Minister and shrivel up.

People know they are lacking something, they are constantly wanting some kind of spiritual guidance.

The tragedy of 9/11 galvanised the American superpower into action, leaving us in Europe divided in its wake.

We should be wary of politicians who profess to follow history while only noticing those signposts of history that point in the direction which they themselves already favour.

No military timetable should compel war when a successful outcome, namely a disarmed Iraq may be feasible without war, for example by allowing more time to the UN inspectors.