The European Union has hardly covered itself with glory over the Libyan crisis, but as events unfold we may be witnessing a far more effective performance than seemed likely just two weeks ago. One thing has become clear though: hopes of creating a serious EU defence capability for the future have taken a serious knock.… » read more
Posted by Michael Berendt
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Defence, EU Neighbourhood Policy, International politics, Mediterranean, Turkey |
March 14, 2011
The European Union is continuously forged by the pressure of events. Far more than individual member states the EU is in a state of permanent flux as it changes and adapts to meet new challenges. That’s never been more so than it is today. The turmoil across the Arab world, and particularly the civil war… » read more
Posted by Michael Berendt
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Defence, EU Neighbourhood Policy, Eurozone, International politics, Mediterranean, NATO |
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