Serbia, Kosovo & Brussels: Euro-style Mexican Stand-off
The eternal struggle between Serbs and Albanians over that bleak corner of Europe has merely moved in to a new phase
- 22 April 2013
Politicians may be on the beaches but the Euro crisis isn't resting
As it did last summer, the Euro crisis has slipped off the news agenda. Don't be fooled into thinking it's gone on vacation too
- 16 August 2012
Libya: The fall of Gaddafi is not the panacea we might think.
Deep rooted tribal differences threaten the hope of lasting stability in a country lacking any safety nets. The West must commit to creating one.
- 24 August 2011
Lessons from Empire: coordinated leadership is essential in resolving the financial crisis
Kwasi Kwarteng MP argues that in seeking to resolve the financial crisis, valuable lessons can be drawn from the failures of leadership in the British Empire.
- 11 August 2011
Grow up Greece
Greece continues to impede Macedonia's will for EU membership based on petty concerns and paranoia.
- 24 July 2011
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