Written by: Aleksander Cwalina The transatlantic relationship is back. In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February, the United States and its European allies in the European Union have marched in lockstep against Russian aggression. This has included sending arms and supplies to embattled Ukraine and severely sanctioning Russia – cutting…
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The Warsaw-Brussels Tango: Will Poland Stay?
Written by: Aleksander Cwalina Brussels and Warsaw are locked in a judicial tit-for-tat to decide who has the final say on the supremacy of European Union (EU) law. This has strained EU-Polish relations and prompted some to wonder if “Polexit” lurks in the near future. The spar over rule of law in Poland began with…
Stalled EU Accession Threatens Future Prosperity in Balkans
Written by: Peter LaBelle For the Republic of North Macedonia, there must currently be a strong feeling of déjà vu. Almost three years ago, the Prespa Agreement ended the country’s long-running dispute with Greece over its name. This deal saw Macedonia change its name to North Macedonia, a change demanded by Greece on the grounds…
A Broad Look at Angela Merkel’s Legacy
Written by: Graham Brown After a razor-thin German parliamentary election in September that left more questions than answers, one thing is known: whoever is in charge, it will not be the “Queen of Europe.” As Angela Merkel exits stage right following an unprecedented sixteen-year reign, she leaves behind a more powerful European Union, an unchecked…
Social Media: The Influencer of Global Politics
Written by: Pooja Gundimeda Brexit, the name given to represent the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, sent the world and especially Europe, into a frenzy back in 2016. The history between the United Kingdom and the EU dates back to the mid-1940s, when the United Kingdom initially chose not to join…
The United Kingdom, France, and Germany Respond to Christmas in the Age of Coronavirus
Written by: Sophia Halverson Note: This article was written before the UK government instituted new coronavirus restrictions and lockdown measures due to a new strain of the virus. As the winter holidays (particularly Christmas) approach, Europe and the rest of the world prepare for yet another holiday in the age of the Coronavirus where people…
Xenophobic Policies in the Name of Gratitude: Refugee Experiences with the Conservative Austrian Government
Written by: Emily Janicik According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), “A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence. A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular…
Interpreting Brexit: Deal or No Deal?
Written by: Julie Schneiberg Boris Johnson, successor to Prime Minister Theresa May who resigned in July of 2019, is focused on one goal: the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. Johnson has worked hard to promote his Pro-Brexit ideology, and has no intention of stepping back from his position on the issue….
The Future of the Irish Border
Written by: Ryan Thiele In a public debate that has engulfed the careers of two Prime Ministers, split parties and the public, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the UK parliament voted to put off Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s newly negotiated deal with the Union until the Brexit withdrawal is delayed and given a new…
Is Brexit Going to do More Harm than Good?
Written by: Ilana Friedman Britain is in the process of exiting the European Union (EU) through Brexit. Brexit has been a long debate for five years now. As the date gets closer for the exit, people are getting nervous about what the future holds for the United Kingdom’s economy. In 2013, Prime Minister David Cameron…
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