In December 2022, Belgian authorities arrested Eva Kaili, a vice president of the European Parliament, amidst allegations that she accepted bribes from Qatar. This corruption scandal followed similar concerns in the European Union (EU) over the influence of Ru... More »
The calamitous earthquake that rocked Syria and Turkey killed over 46,000 people. As host to more Syrian asylum seekers than every other country combined, the disaster has thrust the refugee crisis back into the news. While more effective government could have... More »
In December 2022, the European Union (EU) approved an 18 billion euro aid package to Ukraine to bolster its economy amidst Russia’s invasion. This follows approximately 2.5 billion euros in EU military aid to Ukraine between February and July 2022. The EU has ... More »
On June 23, 2016, the British people voted in a referendum to withdraw from the European Union — a historic move that is still being processed today. “Brexit” not only impacts the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union, but also the rest of the ... More »
Despite the continued confusion over how the United Kingdom will move forward with Brexit, it is clear that upcoming decisions will greatly impact global geopolitics. Perhaps the most important consequence of Brexit will occur on the United Kingdom’s own borde... More »
In 2015, a record 1.3 million people sought asylum in European Union (EU) states — the largest annual flow into the continent in 30 years. Although the number of persons annually seeking refuge in Europe has fallen since 2015, the EU now faces a significant pu... More »
Halldór Thorgeirsson, Director for Strategy at the UN Climate Change Secretariat, shares his insights into international political negotiations, the implications of the Paris climate agreement, and why it is so important to empower cities, private companies, a... More »
As Europe’s migration crisis continues to unfold, there is a need to unpack larger questions surrounding migration policy, European values, and capacity to manage the current flow of both refugees and migrants seeking asylum in the continent. More »
The connection between crime and immigration is not as solid as is portrayed in the media. More »
Representatives from around the EU gather in Brussels to discuss the future of cybersecurity policy and cooperation. More »
A study examines how The European Court of Human Rights' rulings impact LGBT policy change. More »
The former Obama economist on the path out of the recession, his ideal legislation, and why Europe is our biggest threat. More »