Europe had always been a key player in major historical events. It has tremendous potential for social, cultural, economic, and political advancement because it has a solid composition of diverse nations unified into one formidable force. Europe, in fact, possesses compelling power, influence, and resources to promote development on a global scale and pave the [...]
The European Contributions to International Stability
The undue criticisms of Europe’s budgetary cuts for military interventions and the alleged lesser participation in advancing global democratic values call for introspection a closer look into the dynamics of European aid. The bashing that it is getting inspires a straightforward evaluation of its transatlantic partnership with the US and just how crucial its role [...]
The Russian Agenda: What It Is Up To In the Mediterranean and How It Can Affect the EU
Russia may be deemed as a political chameleon, and quite a good one at that. Through the years and with such admirable patience, it has managed to project subtlety in the international community despite its known formidable force and potential. It is able to achieve this through devious machinations and unfailingly clever initiatives employed in [...]
Three U.S. Issues That Can Impact the EU
The upcoming election in the United States is revealing some skeletons in the closet as the Republican opponent, Mitt Romney, poses a challenge to Barack Obama’s incumbent presidency. With the rigors of an election year, the US must confront the issues riddling it about its global leadership and what policies must be created to revitalize [...]
Approaching Israel: How the EU can pursue its goals in the Middle East
Despite the passage of years and the changes in the global political arena, Israel continues to be beleaguered with strained relations and conflicts with Palestine. This volatile situation often ignites violence and political turmoil with the slightest misstep, bringing thousands of death and uncountable destructions in its wake.