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Eastern Europe – The World’s Last Underachiever
25 years ago, the Russian historical empire melted down. Although often underreported, this also marked the end of alternative society in Europe. Collapse of...
Has counter-radicalisation failed?
The recent unveiling of the identity of Islamic State (IS) fighter Mohammed Emwazi, otherwise known as ‘Jihadi John’, underlined once more the challenges facing...
Imperative of an EU-Russia strategic reset
Russia vs. the European Union. It is relationship based and built upon a long history of protracted political conflict. Lately, with the crisis in...
Neonazism of Europe and Fascism in the Arab World
How did Europe manage to drag Arabs to the wrong side of history – a confusion, pride, shame and denial – all which resurfaces...
Je Suis(se) HSBC! – The austerity odd or ad?
While the wealthy evade billions in taxes, ordinary citizens continue to bear the burden of budget cuts. Meanwhile, those who resist are punished for...
Blame Germany If Europe Implodes
The Greeks have received all the blame for the crisis, but the bankers in Frankfurt deserve the lion’s share of the culpability for making...
Peace to Europe, not NATO
For the vast majority of the population of the former Federal Republic, NATO has been the guarantor of peace and freedom for a long...
Europe of the human face… with a little help from Greece
Days after the last parliamentary elections, something is eventually moving in Greece. People are hesitant and restrained, do not want to get too excited....
Has the EU turned its back to ECHR?
Who is the supreme human rights judge in Europe? Up to 18 December 2014, it was taught or hoped to be...
Europe at the crossroad: either Syriza-ating reconciliation or Syria-anizating escalation
Few places in Greece conjure the spirit of resistance as much as the war memorial in Kaisariani. It stands on the spot where 200...