3 Essays

"Europe"

Determinants of Attitudes on Immigration in Canada and France

Determinants of Attitudes on Immigration in Canada and France

There is little comparative academic work on public perceptions of immigration. Canada perennially scores highly, while France fares poorly.

European Unity in the Post Cold War Era

European Unity in the Post Cold War Era

The EU has gone further than ever before to ensure the future of Europe as an economic union and, whilst they are some way behind, political and social integration is also now a key part of its structure.

Post-war European Integration: How We Got Here

Post-war European Integration: How We Got Here

The principal factors driving European integration were the desire for internal stability, the need to project a significant voice on an international stage, and the external security concern of Communism perched on Europe’s eastern doorstep.

Why Do New Democracies Not Choose First Past the Post?

Why Do New Democracies Not Choose First Past the Post?

New democracies can achieve their primary objectives of inclusiveness and compromise much more effectively with proportional representation or mixed systems.

The EU in Foreign Policy; a Military or Civilian Power?

The EU in Foreign Policy; a Military or Civilian Power?

The EU is not currently a military power, despite recent developments. Nor will it be without a standing army or a centralised command structure.

To what extent may Islam be considered a threat to French society?

To what extent may Islam be considered a threat to French society?

Despite the rising attention from politicians and the media, Islam is not a threat to French society. Rather, Islam is but one of several prominent religions in France and one that is contributing to the ever-changing French culture.

Turning “Fortress Europe” Inside Out: Bordering Practices and the EU’s External Border

Turning “Fortress Europe” Inside Out: Bordering Practices and the EU’s External Border

The external border of the EU has become dispersed within and beyond its territory, blurring the territorial scope of sovereign prerogatives.

Why Have Far-right Parties Been More Successful in Some States Than Others?

Why Have Far-right Parties Been More Successful in Some States Than Others?

From Hungary to Norway, far-right parties have made electoral gains across Europe; quadrupling their average share of the vote in recent decades

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