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Neutral No More?
Switzerland is best known for its cheese, chocolate, and unwavering commitment to maintaining neutrality in geopolitical conflicts....
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Jan 13, 20234 min read


Putin’s War: Mixed Motives
Eyes glued to the screen, the world watches in horror as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drags into April. As people speculate how the...
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Apr 27, 20225 min read


Crossroads – Where the US-UK Relationship Goes From Here
As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office, reports say officials and politicians in London have been frantically pivoting to...
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Dec 13, 20205 min read


An Uncertain Future: European Leadership Amid the US Retreat
Europe is in the throes of a leadership crisis. For signs of mounting concerns over a possible leadership vacuum, look no further than...
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May 27, 20207 min read


BPR Interviews: Vera Molnár
Vera Molnár, considered by many scholars and historians to be the world’s first female digital artist, began her career in the mid-1940s....
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May 19, 20207 min read


Franc-ly, it is Time for Change
On December 26, 1945, France ratified the Bretton Woods agreement. With that act, the French created the “franc of the French Colonies of...
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Nov 28, 20187 min read


Why Uber Failed in Europe
Uber, the San Francisco based transportation network company founded in 2009, has been incredibly successful in the United States,...
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Jan 6, 20183 min read
Ahead or Behind for a New Front: Le Pen’s Latest Rebuilding Effort
On September 23, standing in front of a banner declaring, “Ahead for a New Front,” French presidential runner-up Marine Le Pen announced...
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Nov 3, 20177 min read


The Immigration Game: How the refugee crisis has affected French and German politics
France and Germany have never been known for having much in common, but recent geopolitical events have shaken the countries’ political...
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May 12, 20176 min read


The Vicious Cycle: Pessimism and Youth Unemployment in Southern Europe
Of the 15 countries with the highest youth unemployment rates in the world, eight are located in southern Europe. Of the top 14 countries...
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Feb 21, 20176 min read


Tyranny in Britain
“We’re out.” With this laconic declaration, the Daily Mail delivered Friday’s simple, momentous truth to a polarized Britain; the torrent...
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Jul 23, 20167 min read


Achieving Political Goals: Euro 2016 and European Unity
Europe has experienced great political turbulence over the past year. The terrorist attacks on Paris and Brussels, the controversy...
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Jul 19, 20165 min read


Italian Brain Drain
“I came. I saw. I left.” That’s the new motto of Italy’s youth. Over 150,000 Italians have relocated to London in the past eight years....
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Mar 16, 20166 min read


Playing the Political Game through Thick and Finn
While much hay has been made over 2015’s assortment of political upsets, one of the most interesting applecarts to be overturned has...
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Mar 9, 20166 min read


The Politics of Energy: European Gas Wars
The Maidan Revolution in Ukraine and the Russian annexation of Crimea have changed the geopolitical game in Europe. In many ways, the...
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Nov 4, 20155 min read


The Rise of European Leisure
Every day, more and more Swedish workers are working less and less. This is not because of unemployment or laziness, but due to a...
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Oct 24, 20155 min read


Preserving Power for Power
In July, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban proclaimed a desire to “preserve Europe for Europeans.” During the ensuing months, he...
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Oct 16, 20154 min read


Outcast: Georgia’s Continued Obstacles to EU Membership
In March, the Republic of Georgia took a considerable step forward on the road to full membership in the European Union. The country...
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Jul 15, 20154 min read


The Dangerous or the More Dangerous: Where To Call Home
The past two months have been especially traumatic for Europe’s approximately 1.4 million Jews. On February 15th, a gunman attacked a...
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Mar 12, 20156 min read


The Great Secession
On September 18, the day of Scotland’s referendum, it was not just the Scottish that held their breath — panicked Westminster...
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Oct 22, 20146 min read
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