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Reconstruction. Everyone talks about it but the thing itself appears elusive. There is no doubt it has become imperative for Syria to shift its focus and remaining resources to reconstruction. The status on the field at least allows for it; it was the US President Donald Trump who, back in July, distinctly stressed that ISIS... Continue Reading →
Interview with independent MEP, Luke 'Ming' Flanagan. "You know nothing", was the phrase Mr Flanagan used to lambaste a German MEP, Mr Reul, when the latter attempted to praise Ireland's progress with regard to its reform programme, during a May 21st plenary session at the European Parliament. The Irish politician has always spoken bluntly about... Continue Reading →
Interview with Mary Bossis. In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the French weekly Charlie Hebdo, Ms Mary Bossis, Associate Professor of International Security at the University of Piraeus, explains how the concept of terrorism has changed ever since 9/11 and what is the root of islamic extremism in Europe today. • Let us... Continue Reading →
