Is a European superstate even a possibility? Where to look for inspiration? Continue reading
April 7, 2009
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Tag Archives: History
March 26, 2009
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Why EU superstate conspiracy theories are nonsense
My jokey post on the “danger” of EU founding father Jean Monnet prompted a response from the usually well-intentioned and often thought-provoking eurosceptic Ken of EU Realist (on whom I don’t mean to pick, but he’s provided me with most … Continue reading
March 20, 2009
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Exclusive: The danger of Jean Monnet
On the 30th anniversary of his death, a look at one of the EU’s founding fathers and his part in the “grand conspiracy”… Continue reading
December 8, 2008
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Intriguing European history initiative
Without an honest, open understanding of our pasts – both individual and collective – how can we possibly hope to build a better future? Continue reading
October 29, 2008
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Thatcher, Bruges and future Tory EU policy
20 years after Maggie Thatcher’s notorious Bruges speech, time for another look… Continue reading
October 20, 2008
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The constitutional position of European Commissioners
As Baroness Ashton heads to Brussels, is she really able to become a Commissioner? Is ANY British politician? Continue reading
October 14, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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Italian racism – not just against Roma
After the worrying moves against Italy’s Roma population back in the summer, it seems that racial tensions are on the rise Italy-wide. After all, if the state’s going to sanction the persecution of one ethnic minority, why not start having … Continue reading
October 8, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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The Great Depression: A reminder amid the ever-increasing hyperbole
“about a quarter of the entire population, some 30 million Americans, were without any income at all. Two million vagrants… roamed the country looking for work. Twenty per cent of the nation’s school children were under-weight; in the poorest communities… … Continue reading
September 4, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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Ukraine between East and West
With the East/West standoff spreading to Ukraine, there’s an obvious solution to that country’s ills… Continue reading
August 22, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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Russia: History and humiliation
Two interesting – and thematically related – pieces look at past conflicts in relation the the Georgia / Russia spat over the last couple of days have prompted some thoughts along the old comparative history line (always an interesting intellectual … Continue reading
August 15, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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Russia, Georgia, the former USSR and fear
As we all try to work out what Russia thought she was doing by invading Georgia, another question springs to mind: What is Russia for? Continue reading
August 4, 2008
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Humoristische Karte von Europa
Via Erkan, this truly is a superb collection. A couple were familiar, but figurative mapmaking was a popular genre from the 18th through to the early 20th century, so little wonder a number from this exclusively First World War set … Continue reading
August 4, 2008
by Nosemonkey
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The Russian Ozymandias
Alexsandr Solzhenitsyn, literary giant of the Soviet era, is dead. His final masterpiece remains unfinished. Yet perhaps this is for the best… Continue reading
July 25, 2008
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Lessons from Scotland
On 25th July 1603 King James VI of Scotland was crowned King James I of England, sparking many of the ongoing resentments about Scottish power in England and English power in Scotland that are continuing to this day. On 25th … Continue reading