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Europe
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December 12, 2013
Does Europe Need Ukraine?
Is Kiev a key ally to the European Union, or just a potential trading partner and a buffer against Russia?
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December 1, 2013
State of the (European) Union
What can be done to improve Europe's socioeconomic health and prospects for the future?
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October 24, 2013
If We’re Spying, Are We Still ‘Allies’?
After surveillance revelations, Brazil, France and Germany may be having second thoughts about the U.S.: In what sense are they "allies"?
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October 14, 2013
Is France Becoming Too American?
The nation that brought us the baguette is now counting carbs. Are the French losing their je ne sais quoi?
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May 5, 2013
Denmark’s Work-Life Balance
Is it possible to both reform and sustain the welfare state? If so, what would that look like, and how could it …
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April 23, 2013
Has NATO Outlived Its Usefulness?
With the Soviet Union gone and austerity challenging security, should we disband NATO?
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November 12, 2012
Should Germany Abandon the Euro?
The repercussions of Greece leaving the euro zone have been widely debated. But what if Germany left instead?
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October 31, 2012
Dealing With Secession in Europe
Independence movements are on the rise in Belgium, Scotland and Spain. What are the legal, political and economic implications of secession in …
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May 22, 2012
Can Euro Bonds Save the Union?
Would the issuance of euro bonds help to solve the Continent’s debt crisis, or simply spread the pain to the stronger nations …
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April 23, 2012
In Europe, Now What?
Is this the end of austerity? What happens to Europe if the Germany-France alliance is broken?
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March 22, 2012
Islam in the Melting Pot of Marseille
Why has Marseille been more peaceful than the rest of France? Is it a model of peaceful integration that could be repeated …
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February 14, 2012
What Went Wrong in Portugal?
Portugal swiftly curbed its budget when it accepted international aid, but now the nation is struggling to pay its debts.
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December 12, 2011
Is the Kremlin Loosening Its Grip?
Russians are taking to the streets to oppose Vladimir Putin's presidency. Will the protests dislodge Putin?
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November 30, 2011
What Should the Fed Do Next?
What's the best way to protect the American and global economies during Europe's crisis?
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November 27, 2011
Are Germany and France Drifting Apart?
At first the debt crisis brought them closer. Now it may be splintering a decades-old alliance.
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November 3, 2011
Europe’s War on Downgrades
European regulators may suspend ratings of nations that are being bailed out. Is that wise?
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November 1, 2011
Will Greece Destroy the Euro Zone?
The collapse of the Papandreou government may undo European efforts to restructure debt and hold the union together.
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October 16, 2011
Fewer Babies, for Better or Worse
As European, Chinese and American women have fewer children, is the global economy endangered? Or is this easing the burden on a …
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October 10, 2011
Is Europe Sliding Into a Double-Dip Recession?
As European leaders urge banks to shore up their finances, what signs are most worrying? Are there any indicators that are reassuring?
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September 12, 2011
A Europe Divided?
The euro was supposed to unify Europe. Is it only magnifying the north-south cultural differences instead?
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August 11, 2011
Why Aren’t Germans Protesting?
Europe binged on debt. Now Germany is stuck with the tab.
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July 27, 2011
Will the Norway Massacre Deflate Europe’s Right Wing?
The killings could weaken nationalist fervor in Europe, as the Oklahoma City bombing cooled off militias in the U.S. in the late …
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July 13, 2011
Where Would Hemingway Go?
In every era, one city is designated as a magnet of creativity and energy. Which city is the dynamic center in Europe …
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July 8, 2011
Who Will Win the Media Battle of Britain?
A phone hacking scandal provokes a public outcry, a political uproar and a media power struggle.
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June 28, 2011
Car Clash: Europe vs. the U.S.
European planners work hard to discourage drivers, cars and parking. Why is American city planning different?
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June 19, 2011
The I.M.F., Greece and Europe: Who Benefits?
What are the lessons from the I.M.F.'s intervention in Argentina and other troubled economies?
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June 14, 2011
Can the Europeans Defend Themselves?
The U.S. is shouldering the bulk of NATO's military. If America pulls back, what's the future of the alliance?
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May 23, 2011
Is There Any Hope for Greece?
If staying in the euro zone means living with years of austerity measures, would leaving it be a sound option for Greece?
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November 17, 2010
The Costs of Rescuing Ireland
Will action by the European Union keep the debt contagion from spreading -- and dispel doubts about the stability of the euro?
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August 4, 2010
Why Don’t Americans Have Longer Vacations?
Explaining the gap between Europe and the U.S., for better or worse.
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