On Russia and the crisis on the Ukrainian border
January 20, 2022 6 min. read

The threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine has been building for some time, and if recent reporting is any indication, the conflict appears to be coming to a head. If there is any way to avert fighting- now is the moment to bring ideas to the table. If we are going to consider potential […]

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New European GDPR Rules Affect Everyone
May 1, 2018 5 min. read

The new General Data Protection Regulations, or GDPR that has recently come into effect inside the European Union may have as much of an influence inside the EU as it will internationally. Any companies that do not adhere to the new data privacy protection rules may find themselves in violation of the GDPR if they […]

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Brexit and the Irish Border
May 23, 2017 3 min. read

Brexit was fought and decided on immigration. Yet while the argument about migrants was debated, the issue of the Irish border was largely ignored.

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The Lessons of Dead Empires
May 18, 2017 3 min. read

The collapse of the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires are lessons on how underestimating national identities can lead to unintended political change.

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Emmanuel Macron and the Refugee Question
May 17, 2017 5 min. read

Macron emphasized the need to address the humanitarian aspects of the crisis, praising Merkel’s open door refugee policy for rescuing “our collective dignity.”

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The EU at 60: Between Globalism and Nationalism
May 6, 2017 8 min. read

In their quest for power, populist parties prescribe protectionism and the reestablishment of national sovereignty as panacea to all of the EU’s ills.

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EU Funds Allocation: Is Brussels Flexing Its Muscles?
March 18, 2017 6 min. read

European Commissioner for Justice Vera Jourová proposed to make the distribution of EU funding dependent on whether states uphold fundamental EU principles like the rule of law.

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What Germany Got Right
March 16, 2017 3 min. read

The media cannot help but highlight the fallouts from Brexit and a Trump presidency. What we do not hear enough about is what went right elsewhere in 2016.

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Can Better Policy Curb Irregular Migration to Europe?
March 15, 2017 4 min. read

With over a million migrants arriving on Greek and Italian shores last year looking to enter the EU, curbing the flow of third country asylum seekers from places like Eritrea is an urgent policy priority for European leaders.

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Europe’s ‘Fault Lines’ should be Discussed at the UN: Ambassador Almeida
March 12, 2017 4 min. read

The head of Europe’s delegation to the United Nations describes an ideological battle in the EU between globalism and nationalism.

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The Rise of Schulz: Merkel’s Götterdämmerung?
February 25, 2017 5 min. read

Schulz’ relative obscurity has allowed him to position himself as a fresh-faced outsider free from the entanglements of the Berlin establishment.

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Italy and the Consequences of the “No” Vote
December 7, 2016 6 min. read

Italy voted “No” to the national referendum on December 4th resulting in important economic and political consequences for the nation and the European Union.

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