Ireland’s creative destruction
With an Irish “No” to Lisbon, others should continue the ratification process and European leaders keep focus on how to make the EU an effective global player
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The prospect of an Irish ‘no’
The rejection of Lisbon by Irish voters would upset the delicate balance which has kept the much buffeted European ship afloat
What Bush divides, Ahmadinejad unites
Iran’s nuclear programme is as scary as the potential of an Israeli air strike on the country
On Iraq, it’s time to call Europe
The US presidential candidates should agree to set up an entirely independent team to canvass European views and share ideas for what do next in Iraq
An ugly face of Europe
Closing itself to immigration will not solve Europe’s problems, and it will impair its attractiveness as a model open society. An op-ed in Spanish and English.
New German security strategy – Going it alone?
CDU’s new draft National Security Strategy is a useful document but one that seems to be ignoring the benefits of being part of the EU
Why Ireland must say ?Yes’ to Lisbon
The Treaty of Lisbon is today’s consensus. It is not perfect but those Irish who wish Europe well should vote Yes.
Europe has much to offer the White House
With a new US president and an improved EU, 2009 promises to be a decisive year for the transatlantic relationship
Making Europe’s voice louder
While public and cultural diplomacy is seen as key to addressing many of Europe’s national security challenges, the EU’s efforts remain disjointed and need revamping
London calling: How Britain now runs European security
With French President Sarkozy due in London, almost despite itself Britain has again become the centerpiece of European security cooperation