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Islamic State combatants and the problem they cause to international laws: how should they be…
Recent events concerning the Islamic State (IS), especially those which had a broader media coverage – as the atrocious beheadings of civilians, be them…
Lobbies in the European Union: who are they and how much do they spend?
Philip Morris, world leader in the tobacco market, is the company that in 2013 spent the most for lobbying at European level, with its 5.25 million Euros. A…
Changes in EU leadership (Part 2)
The composition of the European Commission is not entirely chosen by its President: each Member State nominates a candidate to be commissioner and the…
Changes in EU leadership (Part 1)
After May 25th elections, the European Union (EU) is facing a change at top positions which will lead it for the next years. During the summit in Brussels,…
A new cabinet for Slovenia, after months of political crisis
On Wednesday 20th President Borut Pahor appointed prime minister – designated Miro Cerar, leader of SMC (Party of Miro Cerar), who won the 13th July general…
Egypt: A rising regional power in quest of new strategic alliances
While enacting some decisive economic reforms, the new Egyptian leadership is trying to reaffirm its position in the chaotic middle-eastern region. Although…
ECOWAS: from economic cooperation and development to security. A revision of the mandate or progress…
Despite internal trade still presents limits, international trade is quite successful. ECOWAS has good relationships with European Union, China, US, and the…
ECOWAS: from economic cooperation and development to security. A revision of the mandate or progress…
ECOWAS was created on 28th May 1975 with the signing of the Lagos Treaty by 15 Western African countries. It represents one of the major examples of regional…
Spanish Monarchy: The abdication of King Juan Carlos raises Spaniards hopes up for a Republican…
After the delicate phase of transition from a dictatorship into a modern democracy, Spain is now facing a new crucial challenge for the future of its…
Libya calls for the Sufi mediation of Sanusiyya
The March 25th public statements of Libyan Foreign Minister, Moḥamed Abdelaziz, while attending a preparatory meeting for the 25th summit of the Arab League…