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Apr 7, 2009

Bosnia Stumbles on Road to EU

By Borut Grgic

The saying went something like this: After we sort out Kosovo’s independence, the rest of the Balkans’ transition and accession to the European Union will be routine procedure. But now there is a new hurdle in the road, and it’s a high one: Bosnia.

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Apr 7, 2009

Saving Europe’s Market Economy

By Mario Monti

If the world economy is in crisis, the market economy is even more in crisis. It is seen as unfair, having generated unacceptable inequalities; and inefficient, having attracted massive resources into financial activities whose contribution to the economy is questioned. Yet the world needs an integrated market economy, a necessary, though not sufficient, condition for […]

Economy & Business
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Apr 6, 2009

EU-Turkey Relations: Energy Talks Needed

By Alexandros Petersen

The White House is touting President Obama’s visit to Turkey as the cure-all that will not only put US-Turkey relations back on track, but help to resolve some of Europe’s energy security concerns.

Energy & Environment
European Union

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Apr 2, 2009

European Energy Security: The Future of Nabucco

By Alexandros Petersen

It was major news at last week’s summit of EU leaders that German Chancellor Angela Merkel turned about on her previous opposition to EU funding for the Nabucco pipeline to bring Caspian and possibly Middle Eastern natural gas to Europe.

Energy & Environment
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Apr 1, 2009

G20 Solves Financial Crisis and More!

By James Joyner

Tufts University political economist Dan Drezner passes on news of what he terms “The Miracle of London.” Your humble blogger has learned that, in an amazing reversal of fortune, the leaders of the G-20 have heeded President Obama’s call to embrace a “responsiblity to co-ordinate our action and find our common ground.” 

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Mar 30, 2009

G20 Expectations: The View from Europe

By Valerie Nichols

European expectations about the upcoming G20 summit are rapidly on the decline.  Although most European nations began preparations with a relatively rosy outlook, many are now warning against an all-encompassing economic agreement coming out of the summit.

Economy & Business
European Union

New Atlanticist

Mar 30, 2009

Irish Politics Go to the Toilet

By Valerie Nichols

The UK press has been having a field day with a caricatures of the Irish premier in a compromising if not at all uncommon situation.  While the controversy is admittedly entertaining, it poses some interesting questions about the limits of political expression.

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Mar 27, 2009

Stay Out of the Protectionist Trap

By James Joyner

EU Commissioner for Competition Neelie Kroes, speaking last night at the Atlantic Council, called for “tough love” to be applied to failing institutions and implored governments to avoid taking shortcuts that will cause long term damage to the world economy.  She also expressed hope that the United States and Europe will cooperate in solving the […]

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Transatlantic Finance Initiative

Mar 26, 2009

Neelie Kroes:Transcript

By Peter Cassata

Back to Event Page for Neelie Kroes FREDERICK KEMPE:  Welcome, everyone.  I’m Fred Kempe, president and CEO of the Atlantic Council of the United States.  I’m delighted – well, except for the turning-out of the lights – I’m delighted today to launch a new series of events mapping the global economic and financial future.  This […]

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Mar 25, 2009

Where is Obama on Europe?

By James Joyner

Pierre Vimont, France’s ambassador to the United States, noted at an Atlantic Council event discussing next week’s NATO summit, that President Obama and his administration have made very strong efforts to signal how they view America’s relationship with China, Iran, Russia, Afghanistan, and other parts of the world but has not yet let it be […]

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