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Bremain vs Brexit

Mar 1, 2016

Dungan Quoted by CNBC on Political Implications of ‘Brexit’ on the European Union

By Nicholas Dungan

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Bremain vs Brexit

Feb 22, 2016

Brexit: And Now It Begins…

By Fran Burwell

For all the sturm und drang that accompanied British Prime Minister David Cameron’s negotiations with his European partners on February 19, the specific topics addressed—and the points won by the Prime Minister—were remarkably small. The implications of those negotiations, however, could be immense, both for the United Kingdom and for Europe. Whether the British people […]

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Feb 3, 2016

Rallying the Transatlantic Community Toward a Greater Purpose

By Damon Wilson

A new era of US leadership can lead an effort to help adapt, revitalize, and defend an international order that advances security, democratic governance, and prosperity, says Atlantic Council’s Damon Wilson Europe is in crisis. The continent today faces a confluence of crises far more profound than most realize. As a result, the United States […]

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New Atlanticist

Jan 22, 2016

A Roadmap for Europe

By Ashish Kumar Sen

White paper examines challenges facing Europe Union and the consequences of success and failure in dealing with them The European Union’s unity is being tested in some significant ways. Chief among these challenges are the United Kingdom’s potential exit—a “Brexit”—from the EU, mediocre long-term economic prospects, an influx of migrants that is the largest movement […]

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jan 21, 2016

Hellyer in The National: Cameron Finds New Way to Alienate Muslims

By H. A. Hellyer

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Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and CIA Director John Brennan, March 12, 2013

NATOSource

Jan 19, 2016

US Intelligence Agencies to Investigate Russia’s Infiltration of European Political Parties

By Peter Foster and Matthew Holehouse, Telegraph

American intelligence agencies are to conduct a major investigation into how the Kremlin is infiltrating political parties in Europe, it can be revealed.

Europe & Eurasia Russia

In the News

Jan 7, 2016

Hellyer: Group with ‘Hate in their Hearts’ Gains Traction

By H.A. Hellyer

Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow H.A. Hellyer writes for The National on the second launch for the UK branch of Pediga, the anti-Muslim group, and its leading members:

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Bremain vs Brexit

Jan 6, 2016

In Brexit Debate, David Cameron Averts Crisis. For Now.

By Ashish Kumar Sen

British leader’s decision to allow cabinet to pick sides on relationship with EU may not work in the long term, says Fran Burwell British Prime Minister David Cameron’s decision to allow members of his cabinet to pick sides and actively campaign for the United Kingdom to stay in or leave the European Union avoids a […]

European Union International Organizations
Polish Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski, Nov. 16, 2015

NATOSource

Jan 4, 2016

Warsaw May Reach EU Compromise with UK, If It Leads to NATO Force in Poland

By Wiktor Szary and Justyna Pawlak, Reuters

Poland could be open to compromise over British demands to limit the rights of European Union migrants if London helps it bolster the NATO presence in central Europe, Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski told Reuters.

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Bremain vs Brexit

Dec 23, 2015

In 2016, All Eyes on Britain’s In-Out EU Referendum

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Vote will have serious consequences either way, says Atlantic Council’s Fran Burwell As 2015 draws to a close, our experts take a look back at the year that was and look ahead to 2016. This interview is part of a series. Fran Burwell is the Vice President of European Union and Special Initiatives at the […]

European Union International Organizations

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