Publications

This book evaluates the macroeconomic adjustment programs in Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Cyprus that resulted from the assistance programs established by the Troika of the European Commission, the E...chevron_right

In light of the February 2014 referendum results in Switzerland calling for a restriction on the numbers of EU citizens allowed to work in the country, this commentary argues that it is time for a com...chevron_right

This commentary describes the state of the peace negotiations between the Syrian government and the Syrian National Coalition (SNC). The authors also look at the factors which have undermined the Gene...chevron_right

In light of the February 2014 political protests in Kiev, this commentary argues that Russia should seriously reconsider its coercive polices towards its neighbor. The author also provides some recomm...chevron_right

This commentary looks at the basic elements of the Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) agreed upon in 2013 by the finance ministers of the eurozone to deal with banks in crisis. The author argues that a...chevron_right

This commentary talks about the January 22, 2014 ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the case concerning the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The authors suggest that thi...chevron_right

This brief argues that the best hope for the success of the P5+1 negotiations with Iran on the country's nuclear program lies in continued engagement and consistent incremental progress with concessio...chevron_right

This commentary examines the political landscape in France ahead of the 2014 European and national elections. The authors discuss the country's economic background as well as the engaged political par...chevron_right

This commentary examines the opportunities and challenges that Turkey will face upon signing the EU readmission agreement that could revamp its ties to the Union. The author believes that the successf...chevron_right

This paper examines the potential impact that a move away from fossil fuels could have on employment in the area of energy supply in the EU. To do this, the authors analyze the quantitative (number of...chevron_right

This paper examines the theoretical foundations of establishing a European banking union in the eurozone and the potential legal and economic problems caused by such a move. For example, the author po...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the effect pension reforms in Denmark which began in 1993 are having on private savings of renters in the country. The authors find that the reforms which stipulate mandatory pensi...chevron_right

This paper examines whether trends in education and skills training are pushing the European Union towards convergence or polarization in these areas. To do this, the authors look at a number of issue...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the political conditions under which the Greek government is running its presidency of the European Council in 2014. The author also assesses the presidency’s governing capacity as...chevron_right

This commentary analyzes the EU proposal on banking structural reform, unveiled on January 29th 2014. The author observes that if the reforms are to be successful, the European Commission must perform...chevron_right