Trouble in Europe and a Fight for Napoleon’s Legacy: The European Project at a Crossroads
Europe’s member states have, for the most part, let their tumultuous histories remain in the past. But every now and again, an issue springs up.
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Is the Far-Right Winning Europe’s Culture War?
The far-right’s nationalist and protectionist ideology continues to win support and fuel anti-EU sentiments
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The Collapse of the European Dream: Increasing Border Control Reveals Fragility of EU
The inward turn of several EU members in reaction to the refugee crisis has revealed the limits of solidarity within the union.
Poland’s Shift to the Right: Poland First, Europe Second
Poland’s new ruling party is intent on protecting the nation’s self-interest, even at the expense of EU policy.
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A Tale of Two or More Cities: What the West Must Learn From Beirut and Paris
Before a shocked and awed Western public cries for military intervention, it would do well to internalize three lessons from the devastation wrought in Paris.
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The Economics of Asylum
Europe’s divided approach to the refugee crisis will undercut the potential economic benefits of the migration.
Pounds for Pennies: The Dangers of “Corbynomics” and “People’s QE”
Jeremy Corbyn’s proposal of “QE for the people” is based on questionable economic theory.
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Poland’s Uncertain Role in NATO: Buffer State or Bulwark?
Time is running out for NATO to decide whether Poland should be a buffer or a bulwark against future Russian aggression in Eastern Europe.
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Europe’s Refugees – Parasitic or Symbiotic?
The recent image of a drowned Syrian boy washed up on a beach has led to calls for better immigration policy across Europe. But many are still fearful of taking the refugees in.
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