EU Enlargement: Where Do We Stand?

By Seán O’Reilly The topic of EU enlargement has reared its head of late, in particular following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The re-emergence of the topic within political, social and academic discourses followed a sustained period of ‘enlargement fatigue’ whereby enlargement seemed to be far down on the agenda in Brussels. Only one country, namely Croatia, has managed to join the Union since its fifth … Continue reading EU Enlargement: Where Do We Stand?

POLITY Magazine15th Mar 202421st Apr 2024Leave a comment

Opinion

Blaming the Victims: Israel’s 75 Year Occupation of Palestine

The promises made by the British mandate in the early 20th century guaranteed a conflict between Zionists and Palestinians. In the present day, the United States facilitates this conflict as Israel’s foremost ally. Zionism, the establishment of a God given Jewish homeland on Palestinian soil in which the European Jewry could settle is a messianic, superstitious, and nationalist idea. The promises made by the British … Continue reading Blaming the Victims: Israel’s 75 Year Occupation of Palestine

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Reasonable Concerns or a New Cold War? Assessing the ‘China Threat’

Prompted by recent comments made by French President Emmanuel Macron, Ciarán Kennedy assess the rise of China and whether it is a threat to the West or not. Continue reading Reasonable Concerns or a New Cold War? Assessing the ‘China Threat’

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