The world really does function in cycles. I recall that, more than 10 years ago, I often used the EU and its construction as a model or case study for the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Today, I find myself doing the opposite increasingly often. In the current context, I see that Europe is diverting from its core goals and mission. I am worried that its obsession with Russia will hinder its expansion or even its growth as a single market.
EU is diverting from its core goals and mission
The EU needs to evolve into a confederation, while preserving regional autonomy (File/AFP)
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The world really does function in cycles. I recall that, more than 10 years ago, I often used the EU and its construction as a model or case study for the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Today, I find myself doing the opposite increasingly often.
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