Posts Tagged: Arab spring

Europe in 2012 will feel the effects of 2011

Undoubtedly, 2011 was a tough year for Europe. Two issues stood out: migratory pressures from North Africa and the Eurozone crisis. Immigration from the “Arab Spring”, and fiscal strain due to the Euro’s problems. Both events combined to severely test

Europe in 2012 will feel the effects of 2011

Undoubtedly, 2011 was a tough year for Europe. Two issues stood out: migratory pressures from North Africa and the Eurozone crisis. Immigration from the “Arab Spring”, and fiscal strain due to the Euro’s problems. Both events combined to severely test

Bordering On Mayhem

Although the Arab Spring has been seen as a triumph of democracy, it has had some undesired consequences upon the politics of the European Union. The 1985 Schengen Agreement, which introduced the elimination of internal borders amongst the member states

Bordering On Mayhem

Although the Arab Spring has been seen as a triumph of democracy, it has had some undesired consequences upon the politics of the European Union. The 1985 Schengen Agreement, which introduced the elimination of internal borders amongst the member states

From a revolutionary 2011 to a reactionary 2012?

As 2011 reaches its end, it’s unavoidable to conclude that we had the opportunity to witness, and live, an historic year, particularly in respect to the vigorous statements and actions from active and participatory citizenship; validated by the coming-to-age of

From a revolutionary 2011 to a reactionary 2012?

As 2011 reaches its end, it’s unavoidable to conclude that we had the opportunity to witness, and live, an historic year, particularly in respect to the vigorous statements and actions from active and participatory citizenship; validated by the coming-to-age of

The role of the EU in the world in 2011

If we think back to the many crucial events and developments that unfolded in 2011, it is difficult to think of a moment in which the EU was perceived to be a crucial player in world affairs.

The role of the EU in the world in 2011

If we think back to the many crucial events and developments that unfolded in 2011, it is difficult to think of a moment in which the EU was perceived to be a crucial player in world affairs.