Information on "Western Europe"
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»
February 2013
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21 Feb 2013
The Northern Ireland 'Flag-Riots': A One-Off or a Sign of Things to Come?
Deciding to limit the number of days the Union Flag flies over Belfast recently resulted in sectarian violence, or so many have argued. Alex Mackenzie disagrees. To him, the ‘flag riots’ reflect something much deeper – continued frustration with Northern Ireland’s long-term structural problems. More on «The Northern Ireland 'Flag-Riots': A One-Off or a Sign of Things to Come?» -
8 Feb 2013
Balancing Austerity with Ambitions: The (Close) Future of French Defence Policy
France has long regarded itself as a leading provider and guarantor of global security. However, the country’s uncertain economic future may force Paris to adopt defense policies that are more pragmatic and partnership-oriented, or so argue Pinar Elman and Marcin Terlikowski. More on «Balancing Austerity with Ambitions: The (Close) Future of French Defence Policy»
January 2013
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18 Jan 2013
The Year of Not Living Dangerously
According to Robert Latona, ETA and other Basque separatist groups have rebranded their once-violent struggle into "a dream of self-determination." ETA in particular is struggling to convince the Spanish people that it is now a politically legitimate independence movement. More on «The Year of Not Living Dangerously»
May 2012
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11 May 2012
Why Germany Is Not Becoming Europe's Hegemon
Germany's expanded influence in Europe shows little signs of fueling an appetite for a more aggressive and strategic leadership approach. More on «Why Germany Is Not Becoming Europe's Hegemon» -
9 May 2012
French Counterterrorism Policy in the Wake of Mohammed Merah's Attack
The first successful terrorist attack in 16 years in France is shaping up to be a watershed moment for French counterterrorism policy. More on «French Counterterrorism Policy in the Wake of Mohammed Merah's Attack»
April 2008
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22 Apr 2008
Italy: The North-South Divide
As Berlusconi is set to become prime minister yet again, the radically controversial Northern League party is stronger than ever and will not be ignored, Eric J Lyman writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Italy: The North-South Divide»
