Information on "EU"
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May 2013
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20 May 2013
Europe's Defense Double Dutch
Julian Lindley-French doesn’t believe that shrinking European defense budgets will spur ever-closer defense cooperation. In fact, this erroneous notion not only jeopardizes NATO’s vision of Smart Defense, it also means that Europe’s leading armed forces will have a little bit of everything but not much of anything. More on «Europe's Defense Double Dutch» -
15 May 2013
Kosovo and Serbia Lurch Towards EU Membership
Serbia's and Kosovo's attempts to join the European Union were recently thwarted by Germany and France. David Muckenhuber believes the rejection wasn’t tactical. In the wake of the Eurozone financial crisis, member states are in no mood for further EU enlargement. More on «Kosovo and Serbia Lurch Towards EU Membership»
April 2013
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10 Apr 2013
France and Germany: The Ultimate EU Showdown
Germany may be the driver behind EU efforts to rescue its most economically troubled members, but its leadership may about to be challenged. It could happen, argues Elizabeth Pond, if France abandons the fiscal rules that have so far guided the EU's faltering economic recovery. More on «France and Germany: The Ultimate EU Showdown»
March 2013
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13 Mar 2013
Azerbaijan and the EU: Recalibrating Relations?
Azerbaijan is becoming increasingly dismissive of the European Union’s calls for greater democratization. Eldar Mamedov thinks that Baku should watch its step – tense relations with the EU could harm its long-term strategic interests. More on «Azerbaijan and the EU: Recalibrating Relations?» -
4 Mar 2013
Interview with Dr. Adekeye Adebajo on the EU and Africa
In today's interview, the Executive Director of the Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR) discusses the relationship between the European Union and Africa. He argues that while the EU is Africa’s most important economic partner, the UN remains its leading security actor. More on «Interview with Dr. Adekeye Adebajo on the EU and Africa »
December 2012
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17 Dec 2012
Why the EU Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize
The decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to the European Union (EU) was lambasted by critics. Open Democracy's Ulrich Speck is not one of them. He believes the objectives that underpin Europe's post-war unification project make the EU a worthy recipient of the award. More on «Why the EU Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize » -
11 Dec 2012
Defense Specialization: Indispensable or Unachievable?
If organizations such as NATO are to maintain their future effectiveness, their members must divide up the roles they play. However, according to Alyson Bailes an absence of trust and other obstacles may impede needed attempts to lash up different roles into a greater whole. More on «Defense Specialization: Indispensable or Unachievable?»
November 2012
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26 Nov 2012
Five EU Countries Call for New Military 'Structure'
Defense budgets across Europe are falling at a time when European Union (EU) forces could be asked to intervene in Africa and elsewhere. This possibility has prompted five leading EU members to call for new civilian-military planning and operational structures. More on «Five EU Countries Call for New Military 'Structure'» -
12 Nov 2012
Europe's Non-Deal of the Century
The merger between EADS and BAE Systems would have been unprecedented in the history of Europe's aerospace and defense industries. Giles Merritt looks at the consequences of the deal's failure and faults the European Union for not having taken a more proactive stance in the attempted merger. More on «Europe's Non-Deal of the Century»
October 2012
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29 Oct 2012
Europe's Defence in Times of Austerity: Spending Cuts as a One-Way Street?
The Eurozone's prolonged financial crisis and resultant austerity measures have had a deep impact on defense spending. Marko Savković warns that without careful defense planning, the cuts will almost certainly undermine the credibility of Europe’s armed forces. More on «Europe's Defence in Times of Austerity: Spending Cuts as a One-Way Street?»
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