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    Is it time for a joint European army?

    In the 1950s, the French Prime Minister, René Pleven, proposed a pan-European army.  The European Defence Community (EDC) was a response to US…
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    How can democracy be best promoted in North Africa?

    The Arab Spring held so much promise. However, five years after the wave of protests and revolutions that swept North…
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    How should European governments deal with returning foreign fighters?

    More than 4,000 Europeans have joined the wars in Syria and Iraq. 14% are now believed to have died, but 30%…
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    Which of these 10 suggestions would help make the world safer?

    The fourth Security Jam took place online from 25 to 28 April 2016. Close to 50 VIPs and thousands of…
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    What would you do if your friend became an extremist?

    What would you do if someone you know started spouting extremist beliefs? What if you heard them expressing more and more…
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    Why do so many foreign fighters in Syria come from Belgium?

    Per capita, more foreign fighters in Syria come from Belgium than any other country in Western Europe. France, Germany, and the…
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    What are your thoughts after the Brussels attacks?

    On 22 March, more than 30 people were killed and over 200 injured when three bombs exploded in Brussels. The…
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    Should governments have access to your phones to counter terrorism?

    The FBI was recently engaged in a public battle with Apple over access to a terrorist’s smartphone. Supported by some of…
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    Should citizens be more involved in foreign policy decisions?

    Military intervention can be unpopular. From the 2003 invasion of Iraq, to bombing missions against the so-called Islamic State in Syria,…
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