Matteo Salvini is Down But Not Out in Italy
“Those now rushing to write Matteo Salvini’s political obituary should take a good look at reasons for the League’s success in Italy throughout the years.”
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Europe
Has Italy’s New Government Pushed Aside Matteo Salvini?
Right-wing politician Matteo Salvini gambles by taking down Italy’s Government: but has he miscalculated? Dr Daniele Albertazzi assesses the situation.
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EA on BBC: Trump and Greenland — From Distraction to Temper Tantrum
Scott Lucas on distraction of “Donald Trump wants to buy Greenland”, just before a Presidential temper tantrum as Trump tweet-cancels his visit to Denmark
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How Brexit Boosted Irish-American Influence — and May Challenge the UK
British observers have dismissed “shamrock diplomacy” — now Irish-American relations may reshape the UK Government’s options for and after Brexit
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Why Italy’s Salvini Will Survive His Russia Money Scandal
“I don’t think Matteo Salvini will resign, nor that it will harm his chances of becoming PM, which I think is realistic to expect by spring next year.”
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EA on ABC: Chasing Suspects — Russia and MH17; Saudis and Khashoggi
Scott Lucas on July 2014 downing of MH17 passenger jet over eastern Ukraine, killing 298 people, and the assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi
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EA on Voice of Islam: Brexit, Europe, and Dealing with the Far Right
Scott Lucas with Voice of Islam on best way to pursue dialogue in tensions and emotions stirred in UK over Brexit, and facing far-right movements in Europe
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Now Ukraine’s Comedian-Turned-President Has to Get Serious
“Russia and West may be able to live with 5 more years of volatile status quo in east Ukraine & Crimea but Ukraine & its citizens do not have this luxury”
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European Elections Could Collapse Italy’s Government
If European elections are setback for League’s Matteo Salvini in Italy, “expect his narrative to change rapidly &, providing he has his way, new elections”
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Fighting for Democracy: In 2019, Can We Learn From 1989?
Amid Brexit and challenges to democracy, Sara Jones asks, “To what extent do British people think of this part of European history as our history?”
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EA on talkRADIO: Protest Edition — Venezuela, Iran, and France
Scott Lucas with talkRADIO about protests and possible changes of government from Venezuela to Iran to France — how to assess the politics and economics?
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EA on talkRADIO: Spanish Elections; Britain and Huawei; UK Mishandling Asylum Cases?
Week in Review: Ruling Socialists boost position in Spanish elections; UK Cabinet splits over China’s Huawei; UK Home Office unjustly handling asylum cases?
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EA on talkRADIO: Zelenskiy Wins Ukraine Presidency — What Now?
Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy wins Ukraine Presidency — but how will he deal with corruption and Russia’s support of separatism in east?
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The Good Friday Beacon We Need: The Life and Death of Lyra McKee
“In death as in life, she is a beacon to the world. But will that beacon be seen?” Reflecting on Lyra McKee, prejudice, and Good Friday Agreement
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Comedian Leads Ukraine Presidential Election — But It’s Moscow Who May Be Laughing
“Business as usual after Ukraine’s elections will mean weak & dependent state institutions, easily susceptible to external leverage from both Russia & West”
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A Lesson from Pakistan? Italy Considers China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Can Italy balance its position — founding member of EU and important NATO ally v. first G7 country to sign up to Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative?
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No Joke: Why A Young Comedian Leads Polls in Ukraine’s Presidential Election
“Given a lack of vision and leadership among many of Ukraine’s current elite, it is unsurprising that trust in public institutions is at unprecedented low.”
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EA on Radio FM4: Pompeo’s Visit to Hungary — Does Trump Administration Know What It’s Doing?
Scott Lucas on Secretary of State Pompeo’s trip to Hungary, in context of unsettled US policy towards Europe and of rule of Hungarian President Viktor Orban
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Iran Daily: Europe Will Activate Economic Link With Tehran, But With Conditions Over Missiles and Middle East
European Union will activate a Special Purpose Vehicle with Iran, bypassing US sanctions imposed after Donald Trump withdrew US from the 2015 nuclear deal.
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Can Macron and Merkel Reinvigorate Europe?
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel sign a new treaty. But can the two leaders overcome challenges at home?
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Trump Administration Downgrades European Union’s Mission — and Doesn’t Tell It
A Trump Administration slap at the European Union, as Donald Trump chastises the organization, threatens a trade war, and encourages the UK to break away
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How Financial Markets May Adjust to Brexit
What are the post-Brexit prospects for London and European Union cities as financial centers?
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What Russia’s Actions v. Ukraine Tell Us About “New World Order”
“Russia is discounting the legal status of Ukraine and ignoring international law in light of the West’s reluctance to respond.”
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A Message to Brexit Britain — Germany Still Loves You
A message to Brexit Britain: “Now is the perfect time to invest in such relations and alliances, and the Germans are keener to do so than you might think.”
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Podcast: Start the Week — UK’s Brexit Abyss Over Ireland; Saudis Fight Back Over Khashoggi
May Government steps back from agreement with EU over Irish border, fearing reaction of hard...
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TalkRadio: From Brexit to a Hard Border for Ireland to the UK’s Break-Up?
I spoke with Julia Hartley-Brewer and talkRADIO on Thursday about the central issue of the Irish...
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Brexit: Excluding Women from the Debate
Brexit-ers Boris Johnson and Michael Gove (File) “Whatever the outcome of the Brexit...
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Brexit Special: 6 Months to Go — What is UK Facing?
UK Prime Minister Theresa May at the Salzburg summit with European Union leaders, September 2018...
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Brexit: A Beginner’s Betting Guide to the Options
As March 29 approaches, what are the Brexit options for the UK and the chances for each one? The...
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Brexit: The Prospect of Deal or No Deal
“It is difficult to believe that prospects for the UK economy after Brexit will be...
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