Daniel Troup argues that Europe’s economic crisis has seen a shift to the right amidst the conspicuous absence of an effective counter-balancing left.
Author: Daniel Troup
Daniel Troup is a graduate of the Peace and Conflict Studies program at the University of Toronto’s Trudeau Centre. He has experience as a research assistant in the University of Toronto’s Department of Political Science and has most recently worked as a research associate for the UN-based Global Policy Forum. His research interests include the political economy of peace and conflict, Latin American and European politics, as well as international relations theory.
The Risks and Rewards of Merkel’s Eurozone Policies
Daniel Troup argues that Angela Merkel’s electoral success opens the door for new challenges in Europe.
The Quebec Charter Debate: Lessons from Western Europe
Daniel Troup critiques the media coverage of Quebec’s Charter of Values and argues that recent political developments in Western Europe indicate the need for a reinvigorated cultural debate in Canada.
Is the Syria Crisis Really in the Shadow of Iraq?
Daniel Troup argues that public skepticism regarding an intervention in Syria is more than a reaction to the failures of the Iraq War.
Arguments for Intervention in Syria Remain Unconvincing
Daniel Troup argues that western populations are right to be sceptical of an intervention in Syria.
The Politics of Transatlantic Espionage
Daniel Troup argues that European anger over revelations of US spying conceals a deeper geopolitical reality.
Refocusing the Drone Debate
Daniel Troup examines the ongoing debate about military drones.
Reassessing the Libya Intervention
Daniel Troup argues that NATO’s intervention warrants a critical re-evaluation.
UK Foreign Policy after Afghanistan
Daniel Troup discusses the domestic political situation in the UK and what it might mean for its future foreign policy.
Unequal Partnership: European-US Relations in NATO
Daniel Troup discusses Europe’s reliance on US defense and security.