As Europe’s power shrinks, its fear is growing – and the result is huge mistakes - Well written article with a lot of good observations, that makes a pretty strong case for Europe being a bit of a wimp in terms of how it's handling the various crisies that are happening nearby. Ukraine, Gaza, immigration from Africa, Russian agression, it really is flip floping on all these fronts. One feels like a stronger more cohesive Europe is needed. But with the strength expressed in a creative way rather than increased authoritarianism. www.theguardian.com #