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Articles by Amanda Paul
Eco economics: industry belongs at the heart of the Green Deal
In February, industrialists gathered in Antwerp, the Netherlands, to present a ten-point plan for a so-called ‘Industrial Deal’, which should complement the Green Deal and strengthen the competitiveness of European industry. I believe that these are two sides of the same coin. The green transformation of our industrial base provides an opportunity to strengthen European autonomy, reverse de-industrialisation, bring more jobs and help us meet climate and environmental targets.
Strength in numbers: Why an enlarged EU is a more secure EU
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has become a turning point in Europe’s history and a geopolitical awakening for the EU. The war has threatened the EU’s security, reinforcing the relevance of the geopolitical dimension of enlargement. Doubling down on enlargement is in the EU’s own interest, as it is an investment in our security and stability.
What should the EU do about South Caucasus? Here are some proposals
It appears the South Caucasus is not a foreign policy priority of the new European Commission. But it should be, write Dennis Sammut and Amanda Paul. Amanda Paul is Senior Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre (EPC) Dennis Sammut is director of LINKS. The EU’s new leadership must define Europe’s place in a world driven by a geostrategic rivalry between China and the US and an increasingly opportunistic Russia, or risk becoming totally side-lined.
Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps
DIY Beeswax Food Wraps are a Great Use of Extra Beeswax By Amanda Paul – As we are all aware, plastic is everywhere — in our households, landfills, and even in the deepest depths of the ocean. Beeswax wraps (alternatively referred to as beeswax-infused fabric), were historically used by the Egyptians for preserving and later adapted in the 1900s to store and preserve food. They are natural, biodegradable, washable, reusable, and can be added to your compost at the end of their usable life.
[Opinion] 10 years on: Russia's occupation of Georgian territory
Ten years after the brief Russia-Georgia war, Moscow continues to be in breach of its international obligations. Russia has not only failed to implement key elements of the six-point ceasefire agreement brokered by then–French president Nicolas Sarkozy in August 2008, it has also consolidated its presence in the breakaway republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The Russian military has not withdrawn to the positions they held before hostilities began.
[Opinion] Nato should keep Georgia on its mind at summit
When Nato leaders meet in Brussels this week they should have Georgia on their minds. Montenegro joined Nato last year. Macedonia, having resolved its name issue, is expected to join in 2019. But where does this leave Georgia which was promised membership at the Bucharest summit back in 2008? Georgia has made as much if not more progress than the two Western Balkan states. It is a net contributor to transatlantic security.
Why NATO should double-down on Georgian membership
When NATO leaders meet in Brussels this week they should have Georgia on their minds, write Amanda Paul and Ana Andguladze. Amanda Paul is a senior policy analyst at the European Policy Center. Ana Andguladze is a policy researcher at the International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy. Montenegro joined NATO last year. Macedonia, having resolved its name issue, is expected to join in 2019. But where does this leave Georgia which was promised membership at the Bucharest summit back in 2008?
Two years after the Brussels attacks, the terrorist threat remains very real
Returning foreign fighters, along with home-grown radicals, are heightening concerns that further attacks could be afoot. Amanda Paul and Dr. Demir Murat Seyrek argue there is room to beef-up security measures without creating a “police state” and maintaining respect for individual rights and liberties. Dr. Demir Murat Seyrek is Senior Policy Advisor at the European Foundation for Democracy. Amanda Paul is Senior Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre (EPC).
View: The Turkish opposition reloaded
By Demir Murat Seyrek and Amanda Paul Turkey’s political spectrum is set to be shaken-up with the launch of a new centrist party, ?yi Party, led by Turkey’s “Iron-Lady”, Meral Aksener. This event’s political resonance is two-fold. First, it is evidence that despite the difficult political environment, Turkish democracy is alive and kicking. Second, the party has the potential to challenge the rule of President Erdogan.
What it's like to Work with the Marines
In my six years at Intersport, I'm extremely grateful that my job has allowed me to travel across the country, learn from influential people and participate in bucket-list experiences that most people can only hope to do within their entire lifetime. When you have a job that allows you to do so many incredible things, it's hard to pinpoint your favorite moment. However, something I always think about is how I have the unique opportunity to create experiences for other people.
Ukraine on the edge
During the past six months Ukraine has been through a revolution, its Crimean peninsula has been annexed by Russia and its territorial integrity continues to be challenged. With ongoing unrest in three Eastern regions, a peace deal recently agreed in Geneva hangs by a thread as pro-Russian separatists continue to occupy numerous public buildings and international actors remain divided over how long to wait for Russia to implement the accord before placing new sanctions.
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