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Cup of News – June 10th, 2017
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Cup of News – MAY 17, 2017
Moldova’s Proposed Electoral Change Is a Blow to Democracy. The EU Must Oppose It. Cristina Gherasimov, Chatham House Moldova has endured a domestic political
Cup of News – May 12, 2017
How to Revive TTIP, Anthony Gardner, Politico Europe “We need to treat TTIP like a political campaign, not just a trade negotiation. Simple falsehoods peddled
Cup of News – May 10, 2017
The best policy analysis from around the wonky world, May 10h, 2017
Macron’s New France and Avoiding the Black Swan Hat Trick
For the French election to prove anything but a brief respite from creeping far-right extremism, Mr. Macron will need to forge a legislative coalition within France, establish a strong partnership with other pro-EU leaders without, and above all deliver on the calls for fundamental reform which elevated him.
Cup of News – May 5th, 2017
The best policy analysis from around the wonky world, May 5th, 2017
Cup of News – May 3, 2017
The best policy analysis from around the wonky world, May 3rd, 2017
The US Government’s Funding Bill is a Blow to President Trump’s Worldview
The budget agreement is expected to be signed this week, and could have just as easily been signed during any year of the Obama presidency.
France is at the Front of Europe’s Far-Right Conga Line
A victory for the far-right in France would represent a crushing blow to the European project, effectively achieving Ms. Le Pen’s “domino effect” in one fell swoop.
Russia’s Rubber Ducks Hint at a Political Alternative.
Those who hit the streets may have learned something important: If there is organization among Russian liberals around things they care about, but things that are expendable to the president, there just might be room for a political alternative under Putin.
An Incompetent White House is Russia’s Greatest Global Opportunity in 100 Years
With President Trump’s inner circle seemingly deeply connected to Russian interests, coupled with its own incompetence on some of the most basic activities of government, Russia has the opportunity to further fill the void in global leadership caused by Western liberalism scrambling for a new leader.
Geopolitics, Energy Supply, and the Russian Military
In the past decade, Russia has grown increasingly bolder in flexing its military muscle amongst its allies and neighbors.
Remaking American Public Service – Lessons from US Senator Frank Church
It is time for aspirant public servants to reach into the annals of history and remake leadership in the visage of one of the most underrated political figures of the 20th Century – Senator Frank Church
Venezuela May Be Trump’s First Foreign Policy Flashpoint
While North Korea, Iran and ISIS will likely remain top priorities in Mr. Trump’s White House, the situation in Venezuela could be a more imminent problem for the incoming President.
Is Italy the Next European Champion?
With other EU powers struggling to take on a stronger position in this time of need, Italy might be in the best position to undertake such a role.
