After the collapse of the USSR, whilst it was still very dependent on Russia, Ukraine tried to diversify its trade relations by trying to find new economic partners, such as the EU. This has been a source of tension, with both the Russian and Ukrainian Heads of State losing trust in each other. Who will win in […]
Ukraine’s economic dilemma: the EU or Russia? Read More »
In 1999 Javier Solana spoke longingly about the mutual economic and political benefits of the EU-Russian ‘strategic partnership.’ Solana’s aspirations seemed to be fulfilled when the EU and Russia launched their first institutionalised framework for cooperation in energy policy – the EU-Russian Energy Dialogue in 2000 and sought to develop mechanisms for the combat of international terrorism
What went wrong with EU-Russia relations? Read More »
Last January, during his first official visit to Egypt since being elected as China’s President, Xi Jinping made clear that his country is an emerging power in the region. Many experts perceive the visit not only as a remarkable new stage in the Chinese-Egyptian relations, but also as a starting point of China’s prominent engagement in Arab political
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In the run-up to the Brexit referendum, the historic debate surrounding EEC (now EU) accession offers some instructive insights that can be used to deconstruct a crucial part of the English Eurosceptic narrative. The argument, as propagated by UKIP leader Nigel Farage, runs as follows: National elites disingenuously covered up the political implications of EEC
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Alexander Stubb, célèbre politicien finlandais parmi les pro-européens, avait dit en 2014, que la réussite dont il est le plus fier de ses années passées en tant que MPE entre 2004–2008 est sa participation au travail d’un groupe parlementaire. Phase qui a culminé avec la création de la première stratégie macro-régionale européenne en 2009 focalisée sur
Vers une Europe macro-régionale? Read More »
Since the dawn of the European migrant and refugee crisis, the European Border Management agency (Frontex) has taken a central place in the discussion. However, its role has frequently been mischaracterized and misunderstood. While the agency can serve as an important part of a coordinated response on the common European border, it is currently marred
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