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    What lessons has Europe learned from Afghanistan?

    Later this year, the NATO-led combat mission in Afghanistan comes to an end. This won’t mean the complete withdrawal of…
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    Will Juncker’s new Commission be too soft on austerity?

    The 27 commissioners-designate start their hearings in the European Parliament today. Although the Parliament has no power to veto individual…
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    Why should peaceful EU countries increase defence spending?

    Europe is today surrounded by a “ring of fire.” All along its eastern and southern borders, countries are beset by political…
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    What does the Scottish referendum result mean for Catalonia?

    A Scottish “Yes” would certainly have boosted the spirits of Catalan separatists. But, in the recent Scottish referendum, 55% of…
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    Should the EU have more powers to cut red tape in border regions?

    Do you live in a border region? Maybe you live in one country but work in another? Perhaps you regularly drive…
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    Should Scotland be an independent country?

    Today, Scotland votes in a referendum on independence. The polls have the “Yes” and “No” camps both neck-and-neck, though the…
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    What is the biggest security threat to Europe right now?

    What is the biggest threat to Europe today? After the Paris attacks, many Europeans would argue the conflict in Iraq and…
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    Should Ukraine’s neighbours be worried about Russian intervention?

    Earlier this month, US President Barack Obama gave a speech in the small Baltic state of Estonia. President Obama’s visit…
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    Is Africa’s future as a strong partner for Europe, or as a security risk?

    Is the dream of a “rising Africa” under threat? From Boko Haram in Nigeria, to Al-Shabaab in Somalia, to the…
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