How Far Right Presidential Candidate Éric Zemmour Is Remaking French Politics
“Will Éric Zemmour become the next French President? Most probably not. But his rapid rise has erased and then redrawn the French political map.”
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Europe
Can the European Union Finally Become A Global Power?
Can the European Union ever establish its “strategic autonomy” for a positive...
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EA on Monocle 24, Radio FM4, and ANews: The US-Europe-Russia Talks and Ukraine
Scott Lucas and Ukrainian analyst Olga Tokariuk evaluate latest maneuvers over Ukraine, including German Foreign Minister Baerbock in Kyiv and Moscow.
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EA on Dublin NewsTalk: Assessing Vladimir Putin’s Threat to Ukraine
Analyzing Ukraine’s current situation, setting it in context of post-Cold War environment & of Putin’s campaign since 2014 to destabilize and split country
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Italy’s Radical-Right Populism is Not “Fascism”
A discussion of radical-right populism in Italy and Switzerland, Silvio Berlusconi, effect of Coronavirus on populist politics, & meaning of “illiberalism”
Read More On Eve of Talks with Russia, US Signals Response if Putin Invades Ukraine
On eve of talks with Russia over Moscow’s threat to Ukraine, US officials signal measures that would be taken if Russian troops launch cross-border invasion.
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EA on Monocle 24: The US and Next Steps Over Putin’s Threat to Ukraine
As Biden warns Putin of “decisive response” over Russian military incursion into Ukraine, discussion on Monocle 24 about next steps by US, Moscow, & Europe.
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Belarus Deporting Syrians Back to Danger in Assad Territory
Having exploited Syria’s refugees to put pressure on Poland, Belarus is deporting them back to danger in Assad regime territory.
Read More Biden Pledges Steps to Make Russian Invasion of Ukraine “Very, Very Difficult”
President Biden pledges measures to make it “very, very difficult” for Russia to invade Ukraine, as US officials warn of possible attack within next month.
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EA on ANews: NATO and Ukraine Face Putin’s “Hybrid Warfare”
Amid NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting, analysis of response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s pressure on Ukraine — and why Putin’s gamble may backfire
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Amid Russia’s Military Build-Up, Ukraine PM Calls for NATO Presence
As Russia deploys 100,000 troops near Ukraine, Kiev’s Prime Minister calls on NATO to send warships to Black Sea & to step up flights along Russian borders.
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Germany’s Far-Right AfD Suffers Election Setback — But It’s Here to Stay
Germany’s Federal General Election in September was not success story for far-right AfD — but it has established itself. What influence will it now exert?
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Right-Wing Populism in Europe Is A “New Normal”: An Interview with Daniele Albertazzi
“I am not saying that right-wing populists are new normal everywhere. But this is the direction of travel, and it is important to analyse what is happening.”
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EA on TRT World: Russia’s Role in the Belarus-Poland Refugee Crisis
Analyzing Russia’s central role in “manufactured crisis” of 1000s of migrants & refugees pushed by Belarus towards Poland border: “Putin is taking a gamble”
Read More A Syrian Refugee Trapped in Belarus: “Please, Just Help Me to Live”
Syrian refugee trapped in Belarus: “I am Nidal Ibrahim from Aleppo, I am 37 years old, & I am dying. Please, just help me to live. Please, someone, save us”
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EA on talkRADIO: The Climate Change Summit, UK Sleaze, Migration, and Iran’s Hostage-Taking of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
“Half-full, half-empty” at COP26 climate change summit; corruption issues and UK Government; migration; and Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe held hostage in Iran
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EA on Happs: Putin’s Tactics Over Ukraine and Belarus-Poland
Analyzing Vladimir Putin’s tactics from Russia’s military buildup near Ukraine to “manufactured crisis” of 1000s of refugees on Belarus-Poland border
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The Finns Party Risks Becoming a “Corona Party”
Caught between Government measures and anti-vaccination movement, the Finns Party’s wait-and-see approach risks controversy of becoming “a corona party”.
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The Future of the EU? It’s A Matter of Trust.
A simple but vital lesson in trust for Brussels: amid Eurozone to Brexit to legal and social challenges in Eastern Europe — don’t lose sight of the people
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Poland’s People Support the EU — The Issue is the Polish Government
“Poland’s electorate is not set to follow the British example and vote to leave EU. Instead, the issue is at top level of politics with Polish Government.”
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Belgium’s Right-Wing Populists Defy Expectations Over Coronavirus
Belgium’s populists Vlaams Belang “bucks Coronavirus expectations by neither amplifying the sense of alarm or encouraging scepticism about experts”.
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EA on ANews: France’s Macron v. Australia’s Morrison over the Nuclear Submarine Deal
Essential context latest flare-up between French President Macron and Australian Prime Minister Morrison over Australia-UK-US nuclear submarines deal
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Swiss People’s Party Walks a Fine Coronavirus Line Between Government and Opposition
In the Coronavirus pandemic, the Swiss People’s Party is still walking a very fine line between being in government and performing the role of an opposition.
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Populism’s Exploitation of Insecurity: A Look at France
How does populism exploit insecurity for hostility towards “elites” and the “enemy”? An answer through Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon in France
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EA on ANews: US and France Between Divorce and Reconciliation
Scott Lucas evaluates the state of the US-France relationship after Washington’s snub of Paris in last month’s Australia-UK-US nuclear submarines deal
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France Recalls Ambassadors, Cancels Defense Summit Over US-UK-Australia Defense Deal
France recalls ambassadors from both US and Australia and cancels defense summit with UK in protest over manner of Australia-UK-US defense deal.
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EA on Radio Islam: Israel-Iran War on Shipping; Coronavirus and Vaccines; Trouble in Tunisia
World View episode with attempted hijack in Gulf of Oman; Coronavirus vaccine hesitancy; Tunisia President’s seizure of power; and death of Belarus activist
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EA on Monocle 24: US-Germany Compromise Over Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
“Accepting Germany’s position on Nord Stream 2 pipeline does not mean lifting pressure over Russia on issues from cyber-attacks to military interventions.”
Read More EA on China Radio International: A Restored Partnership Between US and Germany?
As Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel meets US President Joe Biden, has Trans-Atlantic relationship been repaired after the damaging years of Donald Trump?
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Why Sinn Fein is the Barrier to a United Ireland
Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill (3rd from left), the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, at a...
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