Is the European Project Stalled?
The Future Prospects of E.U. Enlargement
On the Newsstand:European Union
Democracy in the Doldrums
Is democracy still the optimal model for sustained growth and political stability?
The Democratic Divergence
As authoritarian regimes have crumbled in the Arab World, so too has the gulf that once separated politics from religion.
The Eurozone: A Central Banker’s Nightmare
When the Euro was introduced, many analysts predicted that centralizing monetary policy over such an economically diverse area would make the common currency unsustainable. Were they right?
Bosnia & Herzegovina: Forgotten, But Not Yet Fixed
The scars of the Bosnian War have faded. Bosnia & Herzegovina, however, remains as dysfunctional as ever.
Uncovering the Cracks
Conflict in Libya reveals flaws in the European Union's coordination capacity.
E.U.: Vacationing a Human Right
In a bold step intended to reduce poverty, the European Union will soon be providing some of the Continent’s poorest citizens with subsidized plane tickets and hotel rooms. The Toronto-based National Post reported on Monday that the European Union has declared traveling for tourism a human right, and is launching a scheme to subsidize vacations with taxpayer money for those ... Read More
Harvard Model UN: Self-congratulations or a glimpse at how the world could be run?
Last weekend, Harvard’s Model United Nations conference for college students took place for the 56th time, drawing thousands of students from all over the world to Boston Park Plaza. As an uber-important (or not) Assistant Director to the E.U. committee, I got to observe first hand how students acted as delegates from countries they didn’t come from and to debate ... Read More
At Least We’re Not Greece Yet
So today the European Union issued its long-awaited statement on whether or not it would bail out Greece. The answer was a clear and unambiguous signal to global financial markets: maybe-kinda-sorta-let’s-see-where-it-goes-from-here-and-then-we’ll-talk. For those who haven’t been keeping score at home, Greece is in quite a bit of financial trouble (much like California), due to government revenue dropping dramatically and spending ... Read More
