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Domestic DebatesEuropeanJuly 3, 2008 | EU Constitution for a "Protective Europe"Besides a Europe of markets, trade, and economic liberalization the French President Nicolas Sarkozy calls for a “protective Europe.” ++ With this, he intends to assuage the discontent of people who feel abandonned by the …More July 3, 2008 | Ukraine's Western Integration: A Slow ProcessFrom the Editorial Team: Atlantic Community offers a chance for members to influence real politics. In preparation for Chancellor Merkel’s visit to Ukraine on July 21st, 2008, we are preparing an Atlantic Memo which will be send to members of parliament prior to Merkel’s departure. …More July 2, 2008 | Europe so Close Yet so FarStephanie von Hayek: Although the Lisbon Treaty is a step forward for a Europe of the citizens, the Irish said no. And it is understandable they did. There is a lack of transparency and political dialogue within the EU which needs to be filled in by politicians on all levels. …More July 2, 2008 | A Dark Future for United European Foreign PolicyIreland’s “No” vote primed the way for the EU to leave “the world stage as a serious foreign policy player for at least ten years.” ++ While the EU will continue to exist, it will not have the strength to determine its own fate or …More July 1, 2008 | Axiology and the Treaty on a Constitution for EuropeDawid Sebastian Bunikowski: The Treaty on a Constitution for Europe in a version presented by d’Estaing is not only a result of a legal and institutional aspect of deeper European integration but also a result of an axiological compromise. …More June 27, 2008 | Europe's State of NirvanaThe rejection of the Lisbon Treaty is symptomatic of the European perception of the union. ++ There is a steady loss of self-confidence and growth of pessimism about the union’s future. ++ Europeans also fear they will not be able to integrate …More June 27, 2008 | Russia's Western Border is a Sensitive IssueHeinrich Bonnenberg: To Russia, its current western border is a border that stands for loss and dishonor. This border is an open, bleeding wound on the Russian body. The security pact that the Russian president recently presented in Berlin could be helpful in overcoming historical grievances and bringing Western Europe and Russia closer together. …More June 26, 2008 | The Troubling Role of Europe in RenditionEuropean States have been quick to criticize America’s practices but have themselves played a role in many renditions and secret detentions. ++ European airports and airspace have repeatedly been used by CIA flights headed for rendition …More June 25, 2008 | Europe's Demographics are Eroding the ContinentFirmly anchored in their identities of the past, European countries are having difficulties in integrating waves of non-European immigrants. ++ Eurostat estimates an influx of 40 million new immigrants between now and 2050. ++ …More June 24, 2008 | The Emergence of a Another Two-Speed EuropeMost EU leaders want to continue with the ratification of the Lisbon treaty regardless of the disastrous outcome of the Irish vote. ++ Sarkozy and Merkel in particular are pushing for the treaty to be implemented, yet only governments and …More June 20, 2008 | France Adopts a Multilateral Defense PolicyTransatlantic Press Round-up: The 2008 White Paper sets the tone for the next decade of French defense policy. Although France’s “loss of independence” is controversial, many welcome the progress towards synchronization of the French, European, and transatlantic security and defense strategies. …More June 20, 2008 | Sarkozy Re-Ignites the EU Enlargement RowMarek Swierczynski: One crisis is rapidly spiralling to another. The Irish “No” to the Lisbon Treaty spoiled the mood among the EU big players so much that they’ve threatened to halt enlargement plans. And it is not Ireland, they’re threatening but Eastern European new member states. …More June 20, 2008 | It is Not Only Bush Who Was the Wrong GuyMost people overlook that it was not one man alone who widened the gap between the two sides of the Atlantic, and that the bogeyman Bush often either approved or facilitated Europe’s own decisions. ++ The dramatic transformation of the …More June 19, 2008 | Europe's CenturyParag Khanna & Alpo Rusi: Despite the Irish no vote, the EU’s destiny is to lead the world on security, trade and climate change. Increasingly, globalization requires structure and organization on the local level, and the EU, which benefits from high credibility, is setting standards for other regions around the world. …More June 18, 2008 | EU Defense Policy: Progress on Paper OnlyFrance issued a White Paper on military reforms to meet the new challenges of transnational terrorism and nuclear proliferation. ++ Alongside the modernization and rationalization of its armed forces, France seeks to return to the NATO …More June 18, 2008 | EU Reforms Must Continue, Despite Ireland's "no"Given inevitable economic and demographic shifts, European countries will not be able to remain agenda setters in the global system, unless they cooperate more effectively and speak with one voice. ++ Despite Ireland’s vote …More June 18, 2008 | EU Should Let Reason Triumph Over FearsEurope has come a long way since the Middle Ages and especially over the last 50 years. ++ The Lisbon Treaty merged all treaties and conventions of the long European construction into a single body, defining and rationalizing the Union and …More June 16, 2008 | The French Could Help EU-Alliance CommunicationWhile the US and Germany would welcome full French participation in NATO, Sarkozy faces stiff resistance to the notion domestically. ++ The fact that French military representation in NATO “far exceeds” analogous French efforts in …More June 16, 2008 | A Plan B for the Lisbon TreatyThe EU will likely find a way to implement the Lisbon treaty despite Ireland’s failure to ratify the document. ++ France and Germany have already indicated their willingness to “drive the Irish out of the EU if they fail to reverse their No vote.” …More June 13, 2008 | EU-Russia Relations Should be InstitutionalizedRussia’s main challenge is the modernization of its economy, politics, and society. ++ President Medvedev has singled out the rule of law as a particularly significant aspect of the reforms. ++ The EU should support these reform …More June 13, 2008 | EU and UN: Less Talking, More ActionGlobal issues, such as proliferation, energy security, diseases, and terrorism are not disparate and unconnected, and cannot be settled unilaterally. ++ “Practical multilateralism is a strategic necessity, not a liberal nicety.” ++ The UN …More June 12, 2008 | The Real Challenge of EuropeHeinrich Bonnenberg: NATO is not the main topic for the future of Europe. The main topic is to come up with a European identity, that means a European civilization. …More June 12, 2008 | Division of Power Shifting in RussiaWhatever Putin and Medvedev said, there is no doubt that the transfer of power towards Moscow’s White House has begun. ++ The head of the presidential administration has called for a change to the Constitution, with the purpose of strengthening …More June 11, 2008 | Ukraine's Conditional Future in the EUDavid Francis: Germany should champion Ukraine’s membership in the European Union. However, this support should come with conditions. …More June 11, 2008 | Farewell to Bush, a Friend in the EndMarek Swierczynski: The farewell trip of the 43rd US president shows who and what really matters for America in Europe. George Bush visits America’s traditional allies and friends but emphasizes the role of the EU as the main transatlantic link and one that may play an important role during the next presidency. …More June 9, 2008 | Establish China as a Responsible Global StakeholderA power shift from West to East is taking place in the international system. ++ The question is whether states like Russia, China, and India will act unilaterally, bilaterally, or multilaterally. ++ US power decline and Chinese …More June 9, 2008 | German-Russian Friendship: A Dangerous AssumptionWhile Medvedev “struck a friendly pose in Berlin,” future action or lack of thereof will be the true test of Russian-German relations. ++ Germany must be careful to avoid becoming “a mouthpiece of Russian interests” and hurting …More June 6, 2008 | Russia Wants to be a Part of the WestRussia is changing. ++ The new Russian president’s speeches in Berlin about the importance of free press, of a broad middle class, and of the acknowledgement of mistakes made during the Prague spring are more than astonishing. ++ Although his …More June 3, 2008 | Climate Change in EU Environmental Policy NeededWhile the EU champions progressive environmental policies, further inspection reveals that the EU-15 only reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 2% between 1990 and 1995, and that they will fail to meet their Kyoto Protocol commitments. …More June 2, 2008 | Germany Would do Well to Look Towards FrancePresident Sarkozy has announced that citizens of the 2004 EU accession countries will be permitted to work freely in France beginning in July. ++ This development contrasts sharply with Germany where “borders will remain firmly shut …More June 2, 2008 | Med Union and Eastern Partnership are Rivals in the EU-Vision ContestMarek Swierczynski: Now the Lisbon Treaty is almost over and done with, the EU is encouraged to look south- and eastwards. Initiatives by France and a Polish-Swedish team aim at creating buffer-spaces between the EU and unstable regions, but could create tensions that challenge the bloc’s unity. …More May 27, 2008 | The Eurovision Contest is the "Epitome of Soft Power"Though the Eurovision Song Contest should not be reduced to politics, the extent to which political considerations surpass artistic ones is undeniable. ++ Russia’s victory resulted from the overwhelming support of former …More May 22, 2008 | Chantal de Jonge Oudraat, US Inst. of PeacePrior to joining the United States Institute of Peace, Dr. de Jonge Oudraat served as co-director of the Managing Global Issues project at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington D.C, and worked as a senior fellow …More May 22, 2008 | Europe's Geopolitical Influence is WaningGiven its relatively small geopolitical size, Europe needs to encourage stability among its neighbors in an effort to sustain its current enjoyment of internal tranquility. ++ While slowly crawling from beneath the US security blanket …More May 21, 2008 | Has British Multiculturalism Gone too Far?Recent warnings of a “cold war” in parts of Britain where “separate communities live side by side…with poor communications across racial lines” have brought into question the wisdom of the British vision of multiculturalism. ++ Earlier …More May 20, 2008 | Detrimental Protectionist European Trade PoliciesThe defense of the European economy “against unfair international trade policies” needs to be critically examined. ++ In reality, defensive measures such as anti-dumping duties often negatively affect European companies. ++ The …More May 16, 2008 | The Need to Nurture the Latin American-European RelationshipEckart von Klaeden: The “strategic partnership” between the EU and Latin America must be followed up with concrete and substantive political initiatives. The European Union, Latin America, and the United States must work towards a trilateral dialog. …More May 13, 2008 | Boris Tadic's Victory is Not so DecisiveThe recent victory in Serbian parliamentary elections by President Boris Tadic’s pro-EU alliance was not as decisive as he would like to have the world believe. ++ In order to form a government he is likely to have to form a coalition with …More May 9, 2008 | Georgia in Desperate Need for Western HelpRussia is increasing military means in Georgia that show striking parallels with Turkish occupation of northern Cyprus. ++ NATO members argue Georgia’s state of democratization needs to improve before they are willing to risk souring …More May 9, 2008 | The Two Towers of Future RussiaAndreas Umland: The rise of Dmitry Medvedev will mobilize the large anti-Western constituency in various sectors of the Russian elite. We may soon observe the emergence of another, different “tower” in the Russian state apparatus around which Moscow’s various nationalist politicians and publicists will unite. …More May 7, 2008 | US Missile Defense on European Soil Sparks DebatePlans to build a US-proposed missile-defense shield based in Czech Republic and Poland has been met with feisty opposition. ++ NATO Secretary General, Jaap de Hoop Sheffer insists that missile defense is crucial for North Atlantic …More May 6, 2008 | Beyond the Call of DutyMark Brzezinski: A special exhibit focused on the Holocaust opened recently on Ellis Island in New York City. It celebrates those who chose not to be indifferent. The National Park Service joined the nonprofit group “Visas For Life” to honor diplomats who rescued Jews before and during World War II. …More May 5, 2008 | Gorbachev Number Two: Dmitry MedvedevAndreas Umland: Sooner or later it is to be expected that Medvedev’s deeper political beliefs – his apparently liberal and democratic views – will come to the fore. …More May 2, 2008 | The Excellence Initiative and its Effect on the German University SystemTim H. Stuchtey: The German Excellence Initiative will cause more heterogenity in the German higher education system. But it can only reach its aims if it will be repeated frequently and if the lay-out of the competition is improved. …More May 2, 2008 | A Europe of Blocs?The idea of a Baltic-to-the-Black-Sea Union is a little noticed result of the last European Council meeting. ++ Since the French president proposed a Mediterranean Union for EU and non-EU countries around that sea, the Polish premier minister agued that in this …More April 30, 2008 | Sarkozy l' Américain?The election of Nicolas Sarkozy was a source of hope for the future of Franco-American and transatlantic relations. Sarkozy made no secret of his intention to kick start a new era of French foreign policy and effect a radical break away from a forty year …More April 30, 2008 | Gazprom Hardens Its Grip on EuropeMarek Swierczynski: Greece and Russia signed an agreement to build the southern branch of the South Stream natural gas pipeline. President Putin’s last victory hardens Gazprom’s grip on Europe and makes any energy diversification projects more difficult. Unless the EU looks at the map and acts. …More April 23, 2008 | Solving Kosovo's KosovoDaniel Korski & Richard Gowan: Away from the limelight and with other world events getting the media’s attention, the situation in Kosovo has been getting worse and worse. And it all started so well with the EU managing to get a consensus for its ESDP mission and two-thirds of EU states backing the province’s independence. …More April 21, 2008 | The West Needs Russia as a Partner
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