Towards Brexit? The UK’s EU Referendum
Anthony Salamone
The upcoming EU referendum has brought about a different kind of political debate in the UK, and the need for facts and analysi…
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The Dutch Ukraine Referendum That Was Never Really About Ukraine
David Bokhorst and Bogdan Koetsier
The recent Dutch referendum on the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, which rejected the agreement, was m…
European Commissioners and Their Cabinets: Government Influence is Limited
Renke Deckarm
While many elements of the European Commission have been the object of study, commissioners themselves and their cabinets have …
From the Czech Republic to ‘Czechia’: Shaping Modern Identity
Jan Čulík
The recent announcement that the Czech Republic will adopt a shorted name, ‘Czechia’, is the product of decisions made by political e…
NATO’s Role in the Refugee Crisis: Building Bridges with the EU
Nina Græger
The activities that NATO has undertaken to address the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean focus on intelligence and surveillanc…
Switzerland: China’s Old Friend and Innovative Strategic Partner
Shichen Wang
While the EU continues to be divided on China, Switzerland has continued its longstanding privileged relationship with the coun…
This June’s EU Referendum is Unlikely to be the UK’s Last
Anthony Salamone
The debate on the UK’s relationship with the EU will continue well beyond the forthcoming referendum, writes Anthony Salamo…
Robbing Pedro to Pay Pablo: After Three Months of Fruitless Negotiations Spain is No Nearer to Forming a Government
Paul Kennedy
The current stalemate in Spain over forming a government following elections last December is a function of the country’s shift a…
Brexit, Northern Ireland and British-Irish Relations
Christine Bell
In-Depth Analysis
Despite the precarious nature of politics in Northern Ireland, the emerging political differences on the q…
Finland’s Recent Citizens’ Initiative Will Not Threaten Its Euro Membership
Tapio Raunio
The current citizens’ initiative in Finland on the euro has its roots in public opposition to the single currency, but has no serio…