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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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Turkey maneuvers to become a regional energy baron
Professor Stefan Hedlund
Professor Stefan Hedlund

Over the past several years, Turkey has become a major player in energy deliveries from the Caucasus to Europe, and its deepening partnership with Azerbaijan has only solidified its position as a regional power. As Russia’s grip on the region weakens, it could lead to serious security concerns, with Ankara increasingly willing to defend its interests militarily.

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GIS Essay: A governance tip from the Republic of Venice

Politics have become increasingly dysfunctional in Western democracies. As public debate degenerates into warfare, citizens’ faith in the system wanes. Much of the blame is rightly put on the doorstep of political parties, but can they be fixed? The most enduring republic in Europe’s history offers surprising insight.
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New Opportunities 2021: The ECB and bringing financial markets down to earth

The Covid-19 pandemic has capped a decade of economic crises that the European Central Bank has had to deal with. The bank’s tools to keep countries’ finances afloat and investors’ confidence solid have been unprecedented. Weaning them off low interest rates, financial injections and high debt will be its next ...
 Professor Elisabeth Krecké
Professor Elisabeth Krecké
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Italy’s Covid crisis plan: More government intervention

In the Covid-19 crisis, the Italian government sees an opportunity to address the country's long-standing economic ills. Its plan has been to renationalize businesses and use EU funds to boost spending. But as government involvement in the economy increases, foreign investment is being discouraged and private businesses crowded out.
 Dr. Alberto Mingardi
Dr. Alberto Mingardi
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New Opportunities 2021: Post-pandemic social cohesion in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, as elsewhere, Covid-19 has exposed deep rifts in society and devastated the economy. And yet, it has also brought families together, showed the value of immigrant communities and reminded people of what really matters. In our opening essay for our 2021 outlook series, Lord Alton of ...
 David Alton, Lord Alton of Liverpool
David Alton, Lord Alton of Liverpool
The Visegrad Group countries and Austria
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Austria and Visegrad: Interests converge in Central Europe

The Visegrad Group, consisting of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, initially had little political significance. But with pressure from EU institutions and other member states increasing, the forum has grown in significance. And though it originally wanted to exclude Austria, recently Vienna has found much in common with ...
 Karl-Peter Schwarz
Karl-Peter Schwarz

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The slow death of Germany’s political center
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What Lukashenko learned from Crimea

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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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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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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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