The Syrian Kurds’ rights have often been ignored. Today, if willing to fight Assad, they could be the decisive minority. But are they willing?
Syria’s Third Power
Hanne Cokelaere
Georgia: Stuck in the Middle With EU
In two weeks, on November 28 and 29, Lithuania will hold the third Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius. Six Eastern countries are expected to participate: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. These summits are supposed to tighten the bonds between the EU and the Eastern countries that are no member yet, with the perspective of eventual membership. However, in doing so, the EU interferes with the traditional Russian influence in these countries.
Our Money or Your Life: Parliamentary Priorities in the Tobacco Case
In its coverage of the EU tobacco directive, press has focused on the Parliament’s concessions to the tobacco lobby. Rightfully so? A closer examination.
Democracy in Turkey and Egypt: For the People, Despite the People
Turkish prime minister Erdogan had opened a trial against former army chief Ismail Hakki Karadayi for ousting the 1997 Turkish government.
The EU According to Jürgen Habermas: Revolution and Self-Interest
Jürgen Habermas visited the KU Leuven, speaking about the dilemmas the EU faces and how they can be overcome with solidarity and more political unity.
Elections in Pakistan and America’s Lonely Fight for Freedom
Nawaz Sharif has won the Pakistani elections: will he bring his country closer to democracy or terrorism?
