The Catalan Independence Referendum Leaves the E.U. With Few Options
Bad timing, political limitations, and a lack of effective legal recourse are keeping the European Union out of the fight over Catalonian separatism.
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What the E.U. Represents in an Era of Rising Euroskepticism
The European Union has failed to endorse the results of the referenda in both Spanish Catalonia and Iraqi Kurdistan, which is striking given that referenda are supposedly democratic expressions of popular will.
As Brexit Nears Completion, Ireland Looks to Expand Its Global Influence
The small nation has big plans to take on a new role within Europe and soften the blow of Britain's defection from the E.U.
Viewfinder: Migrants Wait Near the French Border
Migrants walk next to the Roya River on August 8th, 2017, in Ventimiglia, close to the French border.
Are the Elections in the Netherlands a Litmus Test for Global Populism?
Dutch far-right candidate Geert Wilders’ PVV party has seen a slump in the polls, but, following the U.S.…
The European Parliament Wants to Halt Visa-Free Travel for U.S. Citizens
The European Parliament voted today to impose visas on visiting United States citizens, who currently can travel to…
The Rise of the Euroskeptic
To survive, the European Union may need to listen to its own naysayers. By Luis Martin-Estudillo A Vote…
Italy’s Referendum Is a Blow to the E.U. on Climate
Italy’s overwhelming “no” vote is likely to undermine the European Union’s efforts on climate, migrants, and Russia. By…
Brexit Isn’t Trumpism
But here’s where the anger comes from, and here’s why it’ll be hard to marshal that anger. By…
What Brexit Can Teach Us About the Rust Belt
This new round of globalization punishes the culturally insular, not the economically self-sufficient. By Jim Russell A march…