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Social Media: Europe: European Union

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Law and the Lone Superpower
This article explains the nature of the US European divide over international law and how it should be resolved. Abstract at link, full article in PDF form. By William H. Taft IV Frances G. Burwell... Read More...


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The Nabucco Natural Gas Pipeline: From Opera to Reality
The Nabucco pipeline is slowly moving closer to completion. Bülent Aras & Emre Iseri analyze the importance of this East-West artery for European gas supplies and the Turkish economy. (SETA Foundation... Read More...


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Uphill Road for Europe to Kick Russian Gas Habit
James Kanter argues that the European Union will face difficulties in weaning its dependence on Russian gas, despite attempts such as planning the Nabucco pipeline through Turkey. (The New York Times,... Read More...


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In Search of the Exit
As attention turns to how to unwind emergency measures, much depends on how the American and Euro zone recoveries develop. By Ralph Atkins and Krishna Guha (Financial Times, 06/28/2009) Read More...


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Does Marx still matter?
Various authors debate the relevance of Marx to the global economic crisis. (Foreign Policy, May/June 2009) Read More...


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Charting Europe's changing shape
The deepening credit crunch is changing the context of the EU's ongoing enlargement strategy, says Ollie Rehn, the EU Commissioner responsible for implementing it. (Europe's World, Spring 2009) Read More...


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How Hubris Is Leading The EU To Its Nemesis
Initial over-enthusiasm for the Lisbon treaty, much of it based on misunderstandings, may have contributed to its downfall, suggests Pierre Moscovici. (Europe's World, Spring 2009) Read More...


IA-Forum Interview: Federiga Bindi
IA-Forum Interview: Federiga Bindi
IA Forum discusses issues concerning Italy with Federiga Bindi, Director of the Jean Monnet Center of Excellence and Jean Monnet Chair at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and visiting fellow at the ... Read More...


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Microinsurance Innovation Facility calls for new proposals
In the field of Microfinance, the new product, Microinsurance attract the attention from development practitioner. ILO supports this movement to protect the working poor. (ILO, 02/17/2009) Read More...


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Microfinance and the real economy: impacts and outcomes of the global economic crisis
The current economic and social crisis provides an opportunity to re-think values and business models in finance. ILO Online spoke with Bernd Balkenhol, chief of the ILO’s Social Finance Programme. (I... Read More...


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Number Of Unemployed Women To Soar
Number of unemployed women to soar amid Economic Crisis, warns UN agency. (Scoop, 03/07/2009) Read More...


The EU’s Promotion of “Regional Cooperation” in the South Caucasus – Modest but Ambitious
The EU’s Promotion of “Regional Cooperation” in the South Caucasus – Modest but Ambitious
Exmanation of regional cooperative efforts in the South Caucasus and their potential effects. By Syuzanna Vasilyan. (02/28/2009) Read More...


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Isolated, Iran offers to supply Europe with natural gas
Capitalizing on its strategic location and vast reserves, Iran seeks to develop its role as a supplier of natural gas to the EU. Many view Tehran's propositions as questionable due to Iran's limited e... Read More...


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The Role of Russia in Europe's Security Architecture
The Russian Analytical Digest discusses security models in the context of Russia and its relations with Europe and the United States. By Margarete Klein, et al. (Russian and Eurasian Security Network,... Read More...


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RIEAS
The objective of the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) is to promote the understanding of international affairs. Special attention is devoted to transatlantic relations, int... Read More...


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Russia's Woes, Neighborhood Weaknesses To Complicate EU Policy, Panel Hears
Russia's economic and political weaknesses are causing domestic problems as well as destabilizing neighboring states. According to Anders Aslund and other experts on Russia, the European Union must up... Read More...


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Europe's Energy Predicament
In light of the recent Russia-Ukraine dispute over natural gas, the European Union re-examines its energy and climate policies. By Toni Johnson. (Council on Foreign Relations, 2/2/2009) Read More...


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Czech EU Presidency
The Czech Republic's EU presidency will not only be a test of the new member state's European commitment, but also of the maturity of Czech politics, says Eline De Ridder. (EU Observer, 01/14/2009) Read More...


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The fears over the Czech EU Presidency are exaggerated
Interview with Petr Drulak, Director of the Prague Institute of Internal Relations and Professor at Charles University, who discusses Prague’s first Presidency of the Council of ministers. (Eurosduvi... Read More...


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The Gas Conflict between Russia and Ukraine
After Russia’s Gazprom cut off natural gas supplies to Ukraine, Anders Aslund argues that the European Union needs to be more proactive in its energy policy and less passive in its response to the gas... Read More...


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EU energy and climate policy - two years on
This Issue Paper by Jørgen Henningsen argues that there is still some way to go to translate this into efficient policy responses, and contains a number of recommendations for action to achieve the EU... Read More...


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Do Germans Fear Russia More Than Rising Temperatures?
Two decades of the world’s most stringent environmental regulations have made Germany increasingly energy dependent on Russia. That’s how Russian President Vladimir Putin persuaded a coalition of West... Read More...


The EU and Climate Change
The EU and Climate Change
2008 IA-Forum Student Essay winning piece that examines the EU's efforts to arrest climate change. By Richard Benwell. (07/26/2008) Read More...


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Barack Obama to offer tough love on European tour
Columnist Irwin Stelzer writes of Barack Obama’s forthcoming tour of Europe that European leaders won't mind being photographed with an American presidential candidate who could probably win an electi... Read More...


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Will Brussels Get Tough With Moscow?
RFE/RL examines speculation that British policymakers might be moving toward a more EU-like model of accommodating Moscow, particularly with UK-Russian relations at a low. By: Brian Whitmore (RFE/RL, ... Read More...


The Irish
The Irish "No" of Hope
The argument that Ireland's "No" to the Lisbon treaty masks a lack of appreciation for the E.U.'s many benefits just doesn't cut it. Gratitude for past achievements cannot be a reason to tolerate pres... Read More...


Is the EU Reform Treaty in Danger of Going Nowhere Like Its Predecessor?
Is the EU Reform Treaty in Danger of Going Nowhere Like Its Predecessor?
Author examines Ireland's rejection of the EU Lisbon Treaty and its ramifications. By Dale Mineshima-Lowe. (IA-Forum, 06/15/2008) Read More...


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After the Irish said No
Ireland must have a profound internal debate to identify precisely what it is they don't like about the Lisbon Treaty, writes British MEP Richard Corbett. (EU Observer, 06/13/2008) Read More...


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Afghanistan could dull NATO's party mood
NATO is prepping for its annual summit and celebrating the re-entry of France and possible membership bids of western Balkan states, but must acknowledge its difficulties in producing peace in Afghani... Read More...


IA-Forum Interview: Prof. David Chandler
IA-Forum Interview: Prof. David Chandler
IA-Forum speaks with Prof. David Chandler about Western interventions in the name of promoting democracy. By Katharine Slocombe (IA-Forum, 03/17/2008) Read More...


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