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What is “violent radicalization” and what can we do about it?

09/04/2018 Inside Europe

[authorbox authorid="73" title="The Author"] T here is little doubt that the term “violent radicalization” -i.e. embracing ideas, opinions and belief continua that could potentially lead to acts of terrorism -, contains several conceptual nuances and…

10 ways to improve LGBT rights in Europe

01/04/2018 Society

Vocal Europe

[toggler title="SOURCE" ]This piece was written by Arwen Armbrecht and originally published by WEF.[/toggler] E Europe is arguably the best continent for LGBT rights today. When asked which countries were most gay-friendly, a recent survey showed that 8…

Is Vladimir Putin the new archaic face of Europe’s enemy?

28/03/2018 Beyond Europe, Russia

Richard Senneville

[authorbox authorid="65" title="The Author"] L otus Coffman, the fifth president of the University of Minnesota, said: "The chief support of an autocracy is a standing army. The chief support of a democracy is an educated…

Colors of Islamic Iran

21/02/2018 The Opinion

Georgi E. Asatryan

[authorbox authorid="80" title="The Author"] T hirty-nine years ago, the Islamic Republic of Iran appeared on the political map of the world. And what is modern Iran? Will the President of the United States Donald Tump…

The future of Europe lies on its agriculture innovation

05/02/2018 Inside Europe

Richard Senneville

[authorbox authorid="65" title="The Author"] P hilosopher Michio Kushi, who introduced modern macrobiotics to North America in the early 1950's, once said that "peace begins in the kitchens and pantries, gardens and backyards, where our food…

The Smuggling of Syrians Evolves into an Economic and Social Conundrum in Turkey and Europe

07/01/2018 Inside Europe, Turkey

Mahmut Cengiz

[dropcap size=small]T he ongoing Syrian conflict has led to the displacement of millions of Syrians and the continuation of a life of uncertainty despite the prospect of a better life in a new country.…

Some remarks on Islam in Europe

29/12/2017 Society

Vocal Europe

T here are currently about 44 million Muslims living in Europe, out of which some 20 million live in the European Union. Precise numbers are impossible to come by. If the 20 million figure…

Outcomes of the Eastern Partnership Brussels Summit for Azerbaijan

20/12/2017 Inside Europe

Ilgar Gurbanov

[authorbox authorid="57" title="The Author"] B efore the Eastern Partnership (EaP) Brussels Summit (November 2017), there were many polemics associated with competing language of the summit’s declaration on unresolved conflicts and the new EU-Azerbaijan agreement. The…

No, Europe Should ‘NOT’ Work With Rouhani Administration

16/12/2017 Beyond Europe, Iran

Vocal Europe

[toggler title="DISCLAIMER" ]All opinions in this column reflect view of the autor(s), not of Vocal Europe[/toggler] N obody can question the few benefits of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal between…

Meet the leader France was waiting for 30 years

15/12/2017 Inside Europe

Richard Senneville

[authorbox authorid="65" ] The French Revolution 2.0 Only 6 months after becoming the youngest French President under the 5th Republic, Emmanuel Macron is proving to the French people and the world that he’s not in…

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