Farewell Charlemagne: Europe in regions
Some people believe that Europe is undergoing a process of Balkanisation, although the continent’s regionalisation might in fact be something positive, combining unity and diversity.
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The US presidential election drama
- Editorials , World , USA
For many months now the world has been watching the unfolding drama of the US presidential campaign, starring Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The American elections are of global relevance, as the USA remains the single most powerful country with a unique combination of economic, military, diplomatic but also cultural and normative strength. We have…
Why Academia should improve Wikipedia
Academics should improve Wikipedia articles to ensure the public have access to accurate and unbiased information, whatever language they speak, writes Vaidotas Norkus.
Does the European Union need an army?
The debate over a European army is as old as the EU itself. While controversial, an army could be the answer to Europe’s crises, from migration to the rise of populism.
Importing a more ‘civilized’ Europe isn’t a solution for the Balkans
Boris Postnikov responds to Paul Mason colonialist analysis of the situation in the Balkans, and Croatia in particular, which recently appeared in the Guardian.
What should be Europe’s reaction to Belarus’ parliamentary elections?
For the first time in 20 years, the opposition is represented in the Belarusian parliament. While this is a purely symbolic institution, the EU should consider cooperating with Belarus’ new parliamentarians.
Will Robots Create a Permanent Underclass?
Ever since robots were conceived by science fiction writers, they captured the fascination of humans. And they gave rise to fears. How founded is a recent fear is that robots might soon displace humans in most jobs?
Abortion law in Poland: Pro-death, no future
Should Poland have more restrictive anti-abortion laws than Afghanistan or Iran?
By Dorota Głażewska
“When we’ve decided what you voted for, we’ll tell you.”
The Union’s critics like to compare it to the Soviet Union. But there is more than an echo of Lenin’s “democratic centralism” in what Mrs May is now proposing.
North-Atlantic or European Military Alliance?
This summer, as the EU was rocked by doubts, NATO, the world’s mightiest military alliance, has also had its share of uncertainty caused by remarks of some of its members’ prominent politicians. In mid-August, Jeremy Corbyn called for NATO to be “closed down.” The British Labour leader also said the military alliance was an “engine…
