“I really want to do something in Europe. With a small movie, it can be an interesting challenge. But I have to get the right project. I don't think it's so important to go to Hollywood. All that trash that comes out of there! I don't want to do that.” ThinkingWantImportantChallengesInterestingProjectsEuropeHollywoodTrash Author:Zhang Ziyi
“Europe can only hold together and stand together, which is very important in times of migration challenges, terrorism challenges, if each country takes responsibility for itself.” IfsImportantCountryTogetherChallengesResponsibilityEuropeTerrorismTaking ResponsibilityMigration Author:Angela Merkel
“We had very good discussions on current security challenges and NATO's continued adaptation to meet them. Canada is a committed ally and a capable contributor to international security. We appreciate your quick decision to deploy forces, planes and ships to strengthen our collective defence in view of Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine, as well as your contribution to the international anti-ISIL coalition. Canada plays a major part in our decision-making and helps keep the vital bond between Europe and North America strong.” WellsPlayHelpingActionAmericaStrongForceChallengesDecisionViewsSecurityMajorsCapableEuropeAppreciateVery GoodInternationalCurrentsCommittedRussiaShipsPlanesDiscussionContributionCanadaCollectivesDecision MakingAlliesAggressiveNational SecurityAdaptationDefenceUkraineCoalitionsNatoNorth AmericaContributorsAppreciate YouIsilQuick Decisions Author:Jens Stoltenberg
“We all accuse Vladimir Putin of Cold War nostalgia, but Washington's elites - politicians and intellectuals - miss the old days as well. They wish for the world in which the United States was utterly dominant over its friends, its foes were to be shunned entirely, and the challenges were stark, moral, and vital. Today's world is messy and complicated. China is one of our biggest trading partners and our looming geopolitical rival. Russia is a surly spoiler, but it has a globalized middle class and has created ties in Europe.” WorldWellsWarStatesRealityTodayPoliticsWishCommunityChallengesLeadershipUnitedMoneyMoralClassHistoryUnited StatesDemocracyGenerationsMiddleMissingPolicyColdPoliticianEthicsEuropeTradeStrategyHuman RightsChinaComplicatedNostalgiaPartnersRussiaIdeologyTiesMiddle ClassOver ItElitesForeign PolicyDominantCold WarTradingDiplomacyFoeFree MarketRivalsCivilityMessyPutinOld DaysStarksToday's WorldLoomingGeopoliticalSurlySpoilersTrading Partners Author:Fareed Zakaria
“My family has always supported my activities, whether it was doing combat in Korea, flying progressively and challenging fighter-jet aircraft in Europe, or studying for a doctor's degree at MIT. They have been always very supportive and understanding of the challenges and risks involved in my career. A family needs to work as a team, supporting each other's individual aims and aspirations.” NeedsHas BeensIndividualUnderstandingChallengesCareersStudyRiskTeamInvolvedActivityDegreesEuropeMy FamilyDoctorsAimFlyingFighterAspirationCombatSupportiveKoreaJetAircraftTeam WorkMitSupporting Each OtherFighter Jets Author:Buzz Aldrin
“One of the challenges that happened in Europe is that in accepting many Muslim people they didn't explain to them that those countries have particular values like equality of all people before the law. Islam does not accept people are equal before the law.” PeopleDoeCountryLawValuesChallengesAcceptingHappenedParticularEqualEuropeIslam Author:Mark Durie
“Now Europe are experiencing a wave of eroding solidarity, first of certain societies and then entire governments. At the same time, we have two giant new challenges to meet: the migration movement and terror. And then Great Britain is thinking about leaving the EU. That should suffice as a description.” ThinkingShouldFirstsTwoGovernmentCertainChallengesMovementEuropeLeavingWaveTerrorGiantsBritainDescriptionSolidarityMigrationGreat BritainNew Challenges Author:Martin Schulz
“Particularly in periods of crisis, governments have the obligation to lead by good example! Instead, many in Europe are confronting this global challenge with a penny-pinching mentality that drives me crazy.” GovernmentChallengesCrazyExamplePeriodsEuropeCrisisObligationMentalityPenniesConfrontingGood ExamplesDrive Me CrazyPinching Author:Martin Schulz
“The necessity for co-operation between Europe and the United States is bigger than ever. Only by close transatlantic co-operation can we face the world's challenges.” WorldStatesFacesChallengesUnitedUnited StatesEuropeBiggerOperations Author:Jan Peter Balkenende
“With the world in turmoil and doubt, the American people, faithful to the values that have always defined America's identity, have expressed with force their faith in progress and the future. At a time when we must face huge challenges together, your election has raised enormous hope in France, in Europe and beyond.” PeopleWorldTogetherAmericaFacesValuesForceChallengesDoubtProgressIdentityHugeEuropeElectionRaisedEnormousDefinedFranceFaithfulTurmoil Author:Nicolas Sarkozy
“If you think about the last 50 years, Africa's proximity and historical context has absolutely been with Europe and the United States, but their approach in dealing with the economic challenges that Africa faces in particular has been one of handing out aid, not developing economies, not building a long term relationship around agriculture and so on.” IfsThinkingYearsLongHas BeensStatesLastsFacesTermChallengesUnitedUnited StatesEconomyEconomicBuildingParticularApproachEuropeHistoricalAidsDevelopingLong TermAgricultureProximityLong Term RelationshipHistorical Context Author:Dambisa Moyo
“Here in Europe some of the challenges have to do with structures that are so complicated. You've got Brussels, and you've got parliament, you've got councils and then you've got national governments. So people sometimes don't feel as if they know who's making decisions, and the more that we can bring people in and engage them, the better. Some of it is also cultural and social, people's sense of identity.” PeopleIfsKnowsFeelsSometimesGovernmentSocialChallengesDecisionIdentityEuropeStructureComplicatedParliamentCouncilMaking DecisionsBrussels Author:Barack Obama
“The world has changed around Europe. It is not only the migration crisis that has shown Europe is not up for challenge.” WorldChallengesChangedEuropeCrisisMigration Author:Viktor Orban
“I believe that the future for a more effective, more efficient way of approaching the challenges Europe is facing is going to be more properly and more effectively handled and seen through the member states.” WayBelieveStatesI BelieveChallengesMembersEuropeEfficient Author:Viktor Orban
“Taken as a whole, Europe's share of world output is projected to fall by almost a third in the next two decades. This is the competitiveness challenge - and much of our weakness in meeting it is self-inflicted. Complex rules restricting our labour markets are not some naturally occurring phenomenon.” WorldTwoSelfWholeFallNextChallengesTakenShareWeaknessEuropeThirdsMeetingsComplexesDecadesLabourPhenomenonOutputCompetitivenessSelf Inflicted Author:David Cameron
“Responding to the challenge of climate change is the ultimate political test for our generation...Our package not only responds to this challenge, but...is an opportunity that should create thousands of new businesses and millions of jobs in Europe.” ShouldJobsPoliticalOpportunityEnergyChallengesMillionsEnvironmentGenerationsEuropeTestsUltimateClimateClimate ChangePackagesRespondingOur GenerationNew Business Author:Jose Manuel Barroso