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Iran: the case for human-rights-based sanctions
The failure to take a strong stand on repression by the regime has done nothing to strengthen the West's hand in dealing with Tehran's nuclear ambitions, writes Emanuele Ottolenghi
The dangers of democracy, EU style
A more politicised EU offers real opportunities, but in its currently emerging form it is unlikely to be more effective - or more loved by voters, argues Olaf Cramme
Bringing out the big guns
By empowering the EU's larger states to take the lead, the Lisbon Treaty may increase the chances of the Union developing a foreign policy that is both coherent and strong, says Daniel Korski
Cox: Lisbon referendum's "generational impact"
The Irish vote for a second time on the Lisbon Treaty on October 2 - against a backdrop of deep recession and a bitterly resented government. Their verdict will be weighed in boardrooms around the globe as well as by EU governments, Ireland for Europe's Director Pat Cox tells Simon O'Connor
A stronger voice for Scotland in Europe
Heightened influence in EU and world affairs as well as a boost for the Scottish economy: Edinburgh's Minister for Culture, External Affairs and the Constitution Michael Russell makes the case for his nation's independence from the United Kingdom
America's fragile re-engagement with the world
The Obama administration must rapidly transform its diplomatic initiatives from statements of intent to negotiations and agreements, argues Robin Niblett
Does the British public really hate the EU?
The argument that Euroscepticism in Britain is based partly on ignorance is controversial. But the latest polling data indicates that it it may be correct, argues Dominic Brett
Rebalancing Britain's economy
The government must play a more active role in broadening Britain's economic base and reducing reliance on consumer debt for future growth, writes Rachel Reeves
Anglo-Saxons and hedge funds: culprits or scapegoats?
Populist attacks by French and German politicians on British and American finance damage the prospects for pan-European regulatory reform, writes Philip Whyte
Keeping Georgia on Europe's mind
The EU has the tools to nurture democracy in Tbilisi, argues Adam Hug
A snip too far for Ireland?
The fate of the Lisbon Treaty may hang on how badly Irish voters react to proposed public spending cuts, writes Jason O’Mahony
Walking the walk on Guantanamo
President Obama needs Europe to step up and help the US in the fight against terrorism, says Anthony Dworkin
Paying the price for a Commission lacking in vision
Reams of committees are no substitute for an effective pan-European financial regulator, writes Nicolas Véron
Let’s hear it for the euro
Policymakers are failing to communicate the great benefits of the single currency in these turbulent times, argues Erik Jones
Making the Lisbon Treaty work for Europe
The EU's new set of rules could herald a more coherent and effective European foreign policy - but steps must be taken to clarify the responsibilities of the posts to be created, argues Richard Whitman
