Online Resources – The European Union
Here are valuable resources to get you started on studying the European Union.
The Rise and Fall of Europe: Unity and Challenge
Union allows the economic domination of a small economy like Greece; it does not allow within itself two competitive monoliths.
Austrian Elections: A ‘shift to the Right’ and a ‘mixed Bag’ for Europe
Recent elections in Austria are a ‘mixed bag’ result for Europe, with the People’s Party speaking out for integration and the Freedom Party seeing ‘renationalisation’.
Interview – Solomon Passy
Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria, Solomon Passy, talks about the future of NATO, Bulgaria’s role in the alliance and its upcoming Presidency of the European Council.
Open Access Book – Meditations on Diplomacy: Comparative Cases in Diplomatic Practice and Foreign Policy
This book, by Stephen Chan, explores via a range of examples, the challenges diplomacy faces today as actors seek to change history and undermine interests.
The German Election – What Does It Mean for Europe?
The election in Germany brings the country into line with other countries in Europe with strong right-wing populist parties.
Interview – Lyubomir Kyuchukov
Lyubomir Kyuchoukov discusses the partnership agreement between Bulgaria and Macedonia, EU policy in the Western Balkans and Macedonia’s attempts to join the EU and NATO.
Will Brexit Happen?
The potential for Brexit is assessed through the premise that only a second referendum can negate the legitimacy of the first.
European Defense: Back to Tervuren?
The EU has an opportunity to relaunch its military coordination and work towards the Tervuren Summit’s goals: more coordinated and integrated military defense in Europe.
EU Security Policy in the Era of Trump: A Radical Account
The Trump administration is a reminder to EU governments and elites of the risks of their weakened discursive hegemony over large parts of the population.
