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Opinion: No winners in Swedish elections
While the Sweden Democrats did not win as much support as they had hoped during Sweden’s recent elections, their success at the polls was enough to ensure a major seat at the table in coalition talks. Rather than a sign of right-wing fervor, the growing support for the party shows that many Swedes are simply concerned about the future of their country. Sweden has serious social, structural and fiscal problems that cannot be waved away by blaming populism.
Opinion: Aurora 17 marks a new dawn for Swedish defense and NATO
Russia’s recent Zapad-2017 military exercises made plenty of headlines, but at least as significant were the drills held by Sweden’s armed forces around the same time. Held in conjunction with NATO partners, the maneuvers had Sweden flexing its military muscle for the first time in decades. They could tilt the ...
Refugee crisis tarnishes EU’s ‘moral superpower’
European leaders have long known that the main danger posed by the refugee influx is political backlash. This threat was explicitly recognized by Guenther Oettinger, Germany’s representative to the European Commission, during a press conference on December 30, 2015. “The European Union has learned to overcome crises,” he said. “But ...
Economics: Are vouchers for education an answer for the developing world?
Education vouchers are proving a success in many countries. Studies show they have raised standards in schools, increased results among low-achieving pupils, and helped disadvantaged children. In this briefing, GIS expert Dr Pauline Dixon explains why developing countries should embrace this alternative scheme to provide parents' choice in their child’s ...
Economics: Are vouchers for education an answer for the developing world?
Education vouchers are proving a success in many countries. Studies show they have raised standards in schools, increased results among low-achieving pupils, and helped disadvantaged children. In this briefing, GIS expert Dr Pauline Dixon explains why developing countries should embrace this alternative scheme to provide parents' choice in their child’s ...
