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Geographically, Europe is not a continent. However, the area is bonded by common historical and religious heritage. Through a combination of its Roman-law legacy and Christianity, Europe developed a culture of individualism and self-responsibility that allowed the area’s staggering economic and scientific development over the last 300 years. As a result, the European system spread across the globe.

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Union Jack flags flutter in the breeze at a souvenir stall across the River Thames from the Houses of Parliament in London, England, on January 7, 2020
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Essay: Beyond Brexit, reflections after the Tories’ elections triumph
David Alton, Lord Alton of Liverpool
David Alton, Lord Alton of Liverpool

The UK Conservative Party and its leader, Boris Johnson, received from British voters a clear mandate and a comfortable majority in Parliament to try to turn their political vision into reality. The list of social, economic, organizational and political challenges that the country faces domestically and in the international arena is very long. “Getting Brexit done” is but a small part of the monumental task before the undaunted Prime Minister Johnson.

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Chinese President Xi Jinping
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Italy’s risky relationship with China and Europe’s future

When in March 2019 Italy became the largest EU country to sign a memorandum of understanding with China on its Belt and Road Initiative, it put Italy-China relations in the spotlight. Like other European governments, the leadership in Rome is struggling to balance economic interests with its security interests and ...
A Yellow Vest protestor faces off against riot police in France
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Leadership Challenges 2020: France and the sociology of bad governance

In France’s ideal republican model, the enlightened elite lead the public toward a unified, egalitarian system. The model is corrupted, however, with the some “more equal” than others, and increasing centralization causing distrust within society. The result is a lack of accountability for those governing, which has led to increasing ...
 Dr. Emmanuel Martin
Dr. Emmanuel Martin
Leaders of Russia, France, Germany and Ukraine at the Elysee Palace
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Opinion: Russia and Ukraine, or who will outwait whom?

The leader of Ukraine had high hopes for the December 9, 2019, Normandy Four talks in Paris. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy promised Ukrainians the start of a vigorous peace process with Russia. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin is in no hurry to end the Donbas conflict. The United States has lost ...
 Dr. Pawel Kowal
Dr. Pawel Kowal
Forecast of growth rates in Germany and the euro area, 2012-2020
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Germany: The exhausted man of Europe?

Formerly Europe’s growth engine, the German economy is now lagging behind other eurozone countries, and could potentially affect growth in the entire region. This poor performance is partly caused by the looming threats of U.S. tariffs and a disorderly Brexit. However, systemic problems, like a lack of technological innovation in ...
 Dr. Michael Wohlgemuth
Dr. Michael Wohlgemuth
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Turkey and Russia in the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea

Turkey and Russia, with their history of centuries-long rivalry in the Black Sea and the Middle East, are both pursuing deft regional policies that reflect a complex web of aligned and conflicting strategic interests
 Prince Michael of Liechtenstein
Prince Michael of Liechtenstein

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The slow death of Germany’s political center
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Will immigration sink the EU?

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What Lukashenko learned from Crimea

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Military spending in the Western Balkans

Military spending in the Western Balkans
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France’s structural troubles
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France’s structural troubles

France’s problems, ranging from high unemployment to mediocre economic growth, to huge public debt and a bloated government sector, cast a shadow on its future role as a leading European power. Gain insight on the prospects for reforming the country with our special offer.
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Shale gas revolution
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Shale gas revolution

The impact of U.S. shale gas is now being felt on world energy markets and in the geopolitical calculations of major players. So far, the disruptions have been greater than many have predicted. Gain insight and context on Shale gas revolution with this special offer.
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Problems at the European Central Bank
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Problems at the European Central Bank

Excluding the European Central Bank from the democratic process by law is supposed to protect it from political interference. Yet trouble has long simmered at of the world’s most independent central banks. Gain insight into the mechanics of its latest, most significant crisis with this special offer.
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BRI rebooted
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BRI rebooted

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was supposed to make China dominant in Eurasia, but pushback from the United States and regional opposition have forced Beijing to rethink its strategy. Gain insight and context on The Belt and Road Initiative with this special offer.
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