Migration and mobility bear an enormous potential for the European Union, migrants, and also the countries of origin. For the EU and its Member States, migration can help to reduce the […]
The great recession and the subsequent debt crisis have been hard on the EU. Public-finance restructuring in many countries has resulted in a significant increase in unemployment in Europe from 7% in […]
Despite years of normative advancements in EU energy policy, energy security is a relatively new concern in EU policymaking. It was mentioned for the first time in the Commission’s 2006 Green […]
The arrest of Lord’s Resistance Army commander Dominic Ongwen may provide a much needed boost to the International Criminal Court. But it also highlights the complex challenges faced by international […]
During the last weeks, many observers have indicated that the Eurozone was now much stronger and could bear easily a Greek exit. This could reveal more about their calm and […]
This commentary argues that Nigeria’s inability to tackle Boko Haram has prompted neighbouring countries to look for external assistance and challenge Nigeria’s claim to leadership in West Africa.