European Union

The End of Maastricht and the last Euro: Will the EU Survive the Euro Crisis?

John Weeks • Jul 19 2012 • Articles

The original motivation for what has become the EU was for a lasting peace in Europe, in which no country would dominate the continent. Yet, the euro and large country nationalism have changed the EU into the vehicle to achieve that domination.

Will the Real Tomislav Nikolić Please Stand Up? Serbia’s New Chameleonic President

Janine Clark • Jul 2 2012 • Articles

As Serbia’s President, will Tomislav Nikolić continue to oscillate between his nationalist and pro-Europe identities or will he ultimately jettison one in favour of the other? At this stage we can only speculate and ask that the real Tomislav Nikolić to please stand up.

Nothing to See Here: The 2012 EU-Russia Summit

Maxine David • Jun 26 2012 • Articles

Russia is intent on proving itself relevant on the global stage. In an age when attention is shifting to the East and the South, Russia is positioning itself as a central, non-Western, power.

Scotland, Independence and the European Union

Paul Cairney • Jun 20 2012 • Articles

An unusual situation exists where there seems to be no formal mechanism within the EU over what would happen if Scotland separated from the UK and sought EU membership.

Regulatory Regionalism? Russia’s Common Economic Space

Alvin Almendrala Camba • May 30 2012 • Articles

Russia has a role to play as the regional leader of the Eurasian Union, and perhaps of the former Soviet space. Putin pragmatically recognises the importance of the Soviet Union’s legacy.

Can France and Germany Design a New European Contrat Social?

Ulrike Guérot • May 28 2012 • Articles

The future of Europe literally depends on the next Franco-German compromise. Europe cannot be governed by the European Central Bank.

Localizing Islam in Europe: Religious Activism among Turkish Islamic Communities

Ahmet Yukleyen • Apr 10 2012 • Articles

It may be premature to talk about a distinct European Islam. Yet, the diverse activism among Turkish Islamic organizations indicates that Islam is incrementally but surely localizing in Europe.

Towards a More Secure Europe: A New Focus on Defence

Rethinking CSDP in times of austerity will require revisiting ideas that previously may have seemed politically unacceptable.

Latin America’s International Projection: Trends and Trajectories for 2012

Gian Luca Gardini • Mar 29 2012 • Articles

Three trends are likely to characterise the global projection of Latin America in 2012: the rise of Brazil; the mushrooming of projects supposedly aimed at promoting Latin American unity; and summitry with the US, the EU, and China.

The Significance of Kosovo*

James Ker-Lindsay • Mar 3 2012 • Articles

Four years after Kosovo declared independence from Serbia, a more comprehensive settlement that ties up all the loose ends between Belgrade and Pristina is needed.

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