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The Arctic Council Round Up: Mapped Membership
The Arctic has become increasingly dynamic as new challenges and opportunities are uncovered. As a result, the Arctic Council has gained importance and garnered interest as an institution. Diana Rivera maps its members, observes states and related articles by the NCC.
Finland’s NATO Debate
Samantha Black argues that Finnish policy-makers should consider NATO’s membership more seriously.
The Greek Social Fallout: Remains of the Debt Crisis
Tyler Amos explains why, even as the Eurozone officially comes out of a recession, problems in Greece are far from over.
Forlorn France Faces Bleak Future
Christopher Kelly on the bleak attitudes held by French citizens with regard to the current state of their economy and their future.
The Harper Government and Canada’s Contribution to NATO: A Fact Sheet
Christopher Kelly outlines Canada’s decision to withdraw from NATO surveillance programs.
Ireland’s Economic Story: From Boom To Bust and Back
Half infograph, half article, Emily Simonin reviews how Ireland went from collapse to prospectively being the first European country to exit its bailout.
Cameron Can’t Have It Both Ways
Christopher Kelly considers British PM David Cameron’s pledge to hold an in/out referendum and argues that the UK’s future is within the EU.
The Future of Scottish Independence
Sandra Song examines the prospects for the Scottish independence movement.
The Need for German Hegemony in the Eurozone
Christopher Kelly makes the case for decisive German leadership to navigate the eurozone through the crisis.