Time to Start Reading Latin American History!
The political history of certain Latin American republics is discussed as a cautionary tale regarding the current growth of populism within the European Union.
Europe in the Macron Era: En Marche Once More?
Following Macron’s victory, Europe’s leaders must show that the EU can provide the opportunities it promises, through delivery on the issues that voters care about most.
Hungary, the Barbed Wire Fence of Europe
The Hungarian government’s, anti-migration and anti-EU, posturing persists as a populist strategy to maintain a firm grip on power.
Criminalising Search and Rescue Operations in the Mediterranean
It is crucial to involve NGOs in the fight against trafficking by allowing them to work and support in their mission of saving lives at sea and from human trafficking.
Student Feature – Introduction to International Governmental Organisations
An international governmental organisation (IGO) is an organisation with a membership of only states. It is usually founded upon a treaty, or a multilateral agreement.
Toward a New European Union Strategy for Belarus
The EU’s strategy towards Belarus has become incoherent and a decision needs to be taken about whether to prioritise democratisation or support for state-building.
The Global Reconstitution of Borders: A Five-part Symposium
Borders both constitute and personify political communities, simultaneously symbolizing their cohesiveness and embodying their separateness from (and fear of) ‘others’.
Portugal and the EEC Accession: Informal Practices and Arrangements
An assessment of the role of informal actors/procedures/rules in international relations, with a particular focus on the accession to the European institutions.
Railing Relations from the UK to China
In perspective, a train carrying freight from the UK to the eastern side of China shows that such a link is possible, but whether it can be sustainable is another matter.
Brexit: The View from Germany
With Britain departing from the Union, the EU finds itself in a position where everything points to a reinforcement of German dominance.
