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Italian Austerity Measures: A Model for Europe

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Prime Minister Monti’s actions have provided other Eurozone officials with the demonstration of bold and decisive leadership that they so desperately need, and have already improved Italy’s economic outlook.

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Rebuilding Stability: A New Role for the European Central Bank

Rebuilding Stability: A New Role for the European Central Bank

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The European government’s stopgap response to the Greek debt crisis could be made more effective by including a greater role for the European Central Bank.

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Bailing out the EU: The Dangers of Chinese Involvement

Bailing out the EU: The Dangers of Chinese Involvement

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China’s involvement in bailing out the EU may inadvertently spark competition between states for investments and ultimately divide EU policy.

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Is Multiculturalism the Culprit of Europe’s Woes?

Is Multiculturalism the Culprit of Europe’s Woes?

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In recent years, European countries have witnessed a definitive shift away from the doctrine of multiculturalism. Governments are only engendering harmful perceptions and undue public scrutiny of cultural groups that will exacerbate rather than alleviate national troubles.

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The Politics of Austerity – and the Response of the People

The Politics of Austerity – and the Response of the People

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This year could very well lead to an intensification of protests and direct action throughout Europe as seen in recent months.

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The Seoul G-20 Summit: How QE2 Poisoned the Well

The Seoul G-20 Summit: How QE2 Poisoned the Well

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South Korean President Lee-Myung Bak optimistically said that he had “high expectations for the expected outcome of the Summit.” However, quantitative easing alone essentially doomed the entire Conference.

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A Better Way: Circumventing the UNFCCC for Climate Progress

A Better Way: Circumventing the UNFCCC for Climate Progress

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On December 10th, the 16th annual Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) wrapped up in Cancun, Mexico. Much like its ballyhooed predecessor in Copenhagen, Denmark, COP 16 concluded with an international agreement that few claim will verily avert the looming climate crisis.

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Fiscal Austerity in Britain: Too Much, Too Fast

Fiscal Austerity in Britain: Too Much, Too Fast

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Prime Minister Cameron has embraced fiscal austerity as a necessary component of economic recovery. The current financial environment, however, is not conducive to budget balancing – such fiscal austerity in the midst of a recession would be both ill-timed and unnecessarily harsh for the British people.

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Interview with Aurelia Frick, Current Foreign Minister of Liechtenstein

Interview with Aurelia Frick, Current Foreign Minister of Liechtenstein

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An AFP exclusive interview with Aurelia Frick, the Current Foreign Minister of Liechtenstein

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Looking to the East: The Perils of Turkish Foreign Policy

Looking to the East: The Perils of Turkish Foreign Policy

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Turkey is at a crossroads between continents and civilizations, yes, but between nations too. Hopefully Turkey will dismantle the ticking time bomb it has set for itself, and resolve its discordant foreign policy in favor of the West. If not, it may find itself, like many in the middle, alone.

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