The British referendum vote of 2016 to withdraw from the European Union has damaged both Britain and the EU on various levels. These include economic growth, civic cohesion, political stability and strategic importance and reliability to their American allies. German trains no longer run on time, France is politically deadlocked. The British Army is now too small to fill Wembley stadium. Maybe Trump is right and Europe is less and less useful.
With over three decades of experience as a foreign correspondent and policy advisor, Martin brings rare clarity to the forces shaping today’s Europe, from the unraveling of postwar alliances to the rise of new ideological fault lines. As always, his lecture blends wit, realism, and rich historical context.
A dear friend to Boca Grande and a fan favorite among our Global Issues audience, Martin’s lectures are consistently sold out. Many islanders know him not only through his Bruno mystery series (beloved by our own “Sleuths” group), but also through unforgettable trips he’s hosted for Friends—including vineyard tours, truffle hunts, and lunches in his private French home.
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