Europe faces unprecedented security challenges, and the European Commission is seeking the opportunity to transform its defence-industrial base by creating the European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS), pledging €1.5 billion to support this initiative between (2025-2027). Critical procurement vulnerabilities have been exposed since the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the potential return of a Trump administration. Addressing these vulnerabilities and diversifying Read More…
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Rules, Britannia!: A new bill on Brexit undermines international law
Amidst growing tensions between Britain and the E.U, Arjun Singh evaluates the most-recent ‘Brexit’ Bill and its implications for NATO unity.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Pawel Osiej Part II
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Pawel Osiej about his experience working as a Project Director at the Atlantic Treaty Association. Pawel also provides advice to those interested in pursuing a career in international relations, global affairs, and diplomacy.
Internal Policy or External Policy? The Divergence in Polish Defence Policy
The election of Poland’s Law and Justice Party has brought attention to Poland’s increasingly divergent attitudes towards the EU and NATO. Michael Kang looks at possible implications this might have on the future of Poland’s defence.
A Greek Tragedy: The Case of Misdiagnosed Austerity
In the conclusion to this multi-part series taking a look at the economies of Europe, Michael Oshell examines the economic health and outlook of the Greek economy.
Rising Phoenix: Ireland’s Soaring Recovery
In this multi-part series, Michael Oshell investigates the economic health and outlook of Europe’s economies.
What is the Growth and Stability Pact?
Many members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization [NATO] are also members of the European Monetary Union [EMU]. This article will take a look at an often overlooked block of European Union economies, the Growth and Stability Pact (GSP). What is it? Simply put, the Growth and Stability Pact (GSP) is an agreement to commit, Read More…
The Economics of an Exodus: The Economic Incentive to Accepting Syrian Refugees (Part 1)
Are Syrian refugees an economic burden or benefit?
A Guide to EU Enlargement
In Part VII, Sandra Song demonstrates the aims and process of EU membership and enlargement.
EU Fact Sheet: The European Economic and Social Committee
In Part VI of this EU series, Sandra Song provides a comprehensive overview of the European Economic and Social Committee.