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Some sorts of austerity are better than others

Insight by John Springford
01 June 2012

Governments in the eurozone's periphery are making indiscriminate cuts. Reducing spending that does little to support demand and recycling it into investment would help.
The continent or the open sea: Does Britain have a European future?

Report by David Rennie
28 May 2012

The UK has always had a difficult relationship with the EU. Its continued membership of the club can no longer be taken for granted.
Issue 84 June/July 2012

25 May 2012
A Greek exit will not be cathartic
By Simon Tilford
Time for France to take the lead on Syria
External author(s): Edward Burke
What Putin's return means for the former Soviet republics
External author(s): Jana Kobzova, Tomas Valasek
Smart but too cautious: How NATO can improve its fight against austerity

Policy brief by Claudia Major, Christian Mölling, Tomas Valasek
21 May 2012

European militaries remain wary of collaboration. NATO should give them incentives and address their fears.
NATO ponders austerity and US 'pivot'

Insight by Tomas Valasek
18 May 2012

The US sees itself as a Pacific power, and the Europeans are busy plundering their defence budgets. Does NATO have a future?
How Hollande should handle Merkel

Insight by Charles Grant
14 May 2012

Can François Hollande persuade Angela Merkel to shift the EU's eurozone strategy away from austerity and deficit reduction, and towards growth and employment?
Ireland's fiscal treaty referendum: (More) fear and loathing in the eurozone?

Briefing note by Hugo Brady
11 May 2012

Ireland votes on the EU’s new fiscal compact on May 31st. Hugo Brady assesses the chances of a Yes and the consequences of a No.
Germany's choice: Higher inflation or sovereign defaults

Insight by Simon Tilford
09 May 2012

Germany faces a choice between higher inflation or a wave of sovereign defaults culminating in either a transfer union or the collapse of the eurozone.