defence
Prague: Barack Obama and the giant sleeping radar missile bid
Some construed the president’s 5 April visit to Prague as a promising sign for the future US-Czech relationship. Barack Obama spent a full day - out of a total of eight - in his first visit to Europe since his inauguration on 20 January. Then-prime minster Mirek Topolanek hailed ‘the European speech of the year’ in advance; but others in the capital disagreed
defence, anti missile, eudebate on the ground, barack obama, prague, europe on the ground, czech republic
European elections 2009: better off being an ecologist than a banker
Between 4 and 7 June 2009, 360 million citizens will be called to elect their 763 representatives for the European parliament. Will this continental election date provide the platform to begin open political discussions on aspects of EC policy? That’s yet to be seen
defence, grand projects, fondation robert schuman, participation, environment, european parliament, employment
Nick Witney: 'If you wait for 27 people to sit down at the table, dinner will never begin'
With elections just around the corner, the EU will be debating its global military and diplomatic role. Interview with a British analyst
defence, nato, soldier, power, nick witney, elecciones europeas 2009, lisbon treaty
Defence Europe
With the Union for the Mediterranean, Europe has once again demonstrated its attachment to diplomatic life. Can EU foreign policy limit it to being a soft power? Interview with Swedish EU representative Jesper Haglund
defence, security, european democracy, european elections 2009, eudebate2009, the eu in the world, united states
Radar station for US anti-missile defence on Czech soil?
But it hadn’t banked on such a large opposition from two thirds of the population and such an angry reaction from its future neighbours. A return to the cold war?
defence, protest, europe on the ground, best of cafebabel.com, prag, globalisation, czech republic
More EU troops in Afghanistan
At the NATO summit from 2-4 April, France pledged 1000 troops, alongside promises from Italy and Poland. From Britain, 450 soldiers will join the 7, 700 UK troops in southern Afghanistan’s Helmand Province
defence, afghanistan, eu army, helmand province, benazir bhutto, peacekeeping, al-qaeda
British military in Second Life
We talk to Bad CO, a serving officer in the British Army, who administers the unofficial community website along with Good CO, a former infantry officer
defence, virtual worlds, second life, london, 3d, media, western eu
The ABC of EU peacekeeping abroad
Europe is the largest contributor to UN peacekeeping operations. But does strengthening the EU’s own channels threaten its commitment to international peacekeeping?
defence, north africa, european union, congo, nato, war, society
Missiles in East Europe – for or against the EU?
Plans to build US missile sites force Europeans to reconsider their position
defence, russian federation, north korea, poland, post-soviet states, china, multilateralism
Iran: Security Council deadline looms
February 21 is the United Nations deadline for Resolution 1737 for Iran to stop its uranium-enrichment programme
defence, middle east, energy, denmark, united nations, iran islamic republic of, america
Spain: Between bombs and calls for freedom
192 deaths and thousands of injuries was a harsh wake up call for Spain. On March 11, the country started their fight against Jihadist terrorism
defence, spain, future of europe, islamophobia, education system, islamic terrorism, immigration
Europe - USA: back to french fries
Though support for Europe’s soft power grows in American liberal bastions, the military EU institutions still lack credibility in the US
defence, violence, america, islamophobia, identity, european democracy, europe
Walking naked into a mosque: nationalism in Kosovo
What is kosovar national identity? Migjen Kelmendi, editor of the weekly Java, opens the debate with a recently published book Who is Kosovar?
defence, kosovo, islam, nationalism, multiculturalism, corruption, integration
Why resolution 1701 falls short of expectations
Following the adoption of resolution 1701, European countries are preparing a peacekeeping force for Lebanon. The European Jewish Congress explains to us why resolution 1701 brings hope but no tangible guarantees
defence, lebanon, economy, anti-semitism, nationalism, al-qaeda, islamic terrorism
Martha Beatriz Roque, standing up to Castro
As Fidel’s poor health forces him to hand over power to his brother Raúl, the sixty-year-old Roque denounces the neglect of her people and the regime of ‘apartheid’ enforced in Cuba. This is her story, told in very special circumstances.
defence, havana, cuba, socialism, corruption, freedom, democratisation
Painting Congolese history: Tshibumba Kanda Matulu
Amid the clichés of contemporary media coverage, the paintings of Tshibumba Kanda Matulu offer an unparalleled opportunity to understand the hopes and fears underlying the history of the Congo
defence, contemporary art, art market, culture, identity, human rights, congo
A vote for a piece of soap
In the interior of the humid Congo basin, amid corruption and endemic poverty, the preparations for the elections on the 30 July were a huge challenge
defence, elections, education system, corruption, congo, freedom, development
Kinshasa-Paris: life at the margins of the state
8000km from home, the Congolese community in Paris remain as concerned as ever by the politics in their country – and unconvinced the elections that took place on the 30 July will change anything
defence, paris, discrimination, traditions, immigration, multiculturalism, france
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