Defence and security
Syria puts US-Turkey relations in spotlight
The crisis in Syria has emphasised the security-heavy nature of relations between Turkey and the US – but the political, economic and cultural dimensions remain underdeveloped, writes Ian LesserBrits should recognise the value in being 'citizens of Europe'
If you are a UK citizen confused about the value of EU membership, due to the 'untruths' coming from UKIP and the national press, then just follow the evidence – says former BBC journalist Jon Danzig
National sovereignty needs to be 'reconsidered' - says EU
Head of the European Commission in the UK admits that 'traditional notions of national sovereignty may need to be reconsidered' in order to align the country with globalisation
Pakistan elections present opportunity amid violence
Pakistan's successful democratic transition, combined with its increasingly dangerous pathologies, suggest that it is high time the west focused on how Islamabad can deliver on its people's aspirations, writes Daniel TwiningUK 'washing its hands' of Afghan interpreters
The British government's attitude towards Afghan interpreters who risked their lives in their own country is hard-hearted and may be linked to the national mood music against immigration, writes Geoffrey BowdenNigel Lawson is 'wrong' - leaving EU would damage the UK economy
Former British chancellor Nigel Lawson got it wrong on the economy, wrong on climate change and is now wrong on Europe – insists Liberal Democrat MEP Fiona HallThe Europeanisation of defence is coming soon
France is adamant about pushing the Common Security and Defence Policy to the top of the agenda through decisions made by the European Council, write Martin Michelot and Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer-
Pessimism and populism on the rise in a Europe without hope
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Iran election comes amid 'unstoppable' political change
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The rise of UKIP 'makes Britain a more European place'
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UKIP is 'a political scam' - says controversial MEP
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Campaign to identify 'rogue' private investigators
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The 'riddle of peacefulness': explaining falling UK crime?
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Hacking all over the world - global cyber-crime
Is the criticism of Catherine Ashton fair given that the European External Action Service has been denuded of power by the institutional turf wars in Brussels?
Sir Alex Ferguson showed loyalty and staying power at Man United FC - are these qualities obsolete in a modern world, which demands immediate success?
yes
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no
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