Political Correctness and Racism have obscured a much larger problem that exists in most develpoed economies that the issue of immigration has revealed. Marko Gombac explores the dangers of free movement of the labour market in the 21st century
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The EUs Swan Song: Resurgent Nationalism and the End of an Era
As Europe faces an ever mounting list of problems, nationalist parties looking to leave the EU have sprung up in every major country. Marko Gombac explains how these well supported parties are fracturing the Union
New Greek Deal Buys Time, But Sustainable Reform Requires Real Commitment
What can be done about the Debt Crisis in Greece? Carter Vance explores the vicious cycle of reforms and asks what it will take to really start helping Greece and countries like it
The EU’s Swan Song: Labor Reform in France and the Divisiveness of Belt-Tightening
France is in a state of emergency, but not due to terror threats. Marko Gombac discusses what labor Reforms and Riots in the Third largest EU economy mean for the stability of the Union
The EU’s Swan Song: Loans, Lies, and Lessons in Greece
New austerity measures accepted by the Greek Government may not be enough to fix the state of the European Union. Marko Gombac examines how the situation in Greece may be a financial quagmire and how it has fragmented the EU
A View From Moldova: Moldova’s Rapprochement with NATO
Sonia Liang discusses the possibility of Moldova’s NATO membership in the face of emerging national security threats.
Visas To Go To Europe? — How The EU Might Be Credible And Flexible
Kat Tam discusses the possible suspension of the visa-waiver program and what it means for Canada.
The Baltics and the possibility of a Russian invasion
Drazo Kraishnik analyzes the geopolitical influence of Russia in the Baltics.
Finland’s tango with neutrality and NATO membership
This week’s article on NATO expansion focuses on Finland; its security situation within Europe, and its evolving relationship with NATO. Following the end of World War Two, Finland became a militarily neutral state. Though officially a Western market economy, Finland enjoyed a special relationship with the Soviet Union and the West in the Cold War Read More…
NATO’s Challenges in 2016
Matthew Rae explores main concerns for NATO in the new year.