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America Decides: Foreign Policy Implications for Europe

European Futures — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 08:00:33 +0000

Anthony Salamone Following the US elections, American foreign policy in Europe is set to enter a period of unpredictability, writes Anthony Salamone. He argues that the US government’s approach to Europe could vary from inert policy stability to more dramatic change in policy and priorities, and that the Trump presidency could be the first administration …

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The UK Gives up Foreign Policy Role and Influence, Post-Brexit

European Futures — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 08:00:45 +0000

Kirsty Hughes In-Depth Analysis While much of the discussion around Brexit has focused on the Single Market and trading arrangements, foreign policy is another essential area that will be redefined by EU withdrawal, writes Kirsty Hughes. She argues that the UK will have minimal influence in the strategic direction of the EU, and that its …

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The EU’s Sanction Policy towards Russia – Much Ado about Nothing?

European Futures — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 08:00:03 +0000

Anna-Sophie Maass The EU’s approach to Russia since the onset of the Ukraine crisis has been characterised by internal divisions of opinion among the Member States, writes Anna-Sophie Maass. She argues that its relations with Russia, and in particular the issue of sanctions, will test whether the EU can achieve the objectives in its Global …

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Brexit and the Balkans: Implications for Future EU Enlargement

European Futures — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 08:00:20 +0000

Eamonn Butler In-Depth Analysis The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union has the potential to impact EU enlargement to the Western Balkans in a multitude of ways, writes Eamonn Butler. He argues that, while EU leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to enlargement, accessions are likely to be pushed back several years and the remaining EU …

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Striking Similarities Exist Between the Brexit and Scottish Independence Debates

European Futures — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 08:00:45 +0000

Juliet Kaarbo Britain’s Decision | The EU Referendum Although the referendum debate has largely focused on domestic politics, EU membership is a significant question of foreign policy as well, writes Juliet Kaarbo. She argues that the UK’s global influence is shaped by both external and internal factors, and that the practical effect of the EU …

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