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Fighting for Pontus: The Second and Third Mithridatic Wars
History
March 26, 2020
Fighting for Pontus: The Second and Third Mithridatic Wars
When Mithridates became king of Pontus, he took his country from being a minor state to challenging Roman power in…
After COVID-19, Another Europe Will Emerge
Opinions
March 24, 2020
After COVID-19, Another Europe Will Emerge
Many readers will be at home wondering what to do, as the long day progresses with the COVID-19 pandemic. No…
The Other Side of Europe: Georgia
Culture
March 18, 2020
The Other Side of Europe: Georgia
‘The Other Side of Europe’ is an article series providing information about the EU European (geographically or culturally) neighbour countries…
[OPINION] The European Union Needs its Own Nuclear Arsenal
Opinions
March 10, 2020
[OPINION] The European Union Needs its Own Nuclear Arsenal
Nuclear weapons have been an ambivalent part of human history and international politics for the past 75 years. Aside from…
Framing European Identity
Culture
March 7, 2020
Framing European Identity
Diversity and identity are two profoundly intertwined topics when discussing contemporary European politics. Not for nothing one of the EU’s…
My European Solidarity Corps Experience: Volunteering for the Better
Opinions
March 1, 2020
My European Solidarity Corps Experience: Volunteering for the Better
My name is Raluca, I’m 22 years old, and I’m one of the increasing number of young people who decide…
Why You Should Attend a Model European Union in Your Lifetime
European Union
February 26, 2020
Why You Should Attend a Model European Union in Your Lifetime
The EU decision-making process is very complicated. From voting mechanisms in the Council to the complex interactions between EU institutions…
Sustainable Economic Growth in the EU: How Do We Get There?
Economy
February 22, 2020
Sustainable Economic Growth in the EU: How Do We Get There?
Economic growth has generally been considered disappointing in the EU. The region’s many economic advantages suggest it could be higher: it is…
Propaganda, Media and Fake News During the Yugoslav Wars
History
February 13, 2020
Propaganda, Media and Fake News During the Yugoslav Wars
More than 120,000 people died during the first four years of the 1991 Yugoslav wars. The end of Tito’s reign,…
Top Ten Curious Facts About the Vatican City
Trivia
February 11, 2020
Top Ten Curious Facts About the Vatican City
The Vatican City State was established in its current form as a sovereign nation with the signing of the Lateran…