Iceland´s seven meager years
Seven years after its crisis, Iceland has staged an economic recovery. This column suggests that despite its overall success, the […]
From constitutional reform to fortified democracy
Whereas some argue there is no need to revise the US constitution, others believe that its inherent flaws are in […]
A way out of the Ukrainian quagmire
The Ukraine saw EU soft power met by Russian hard power. This column argues that the EU should counter this […]
Meeting Russia’s challenge to EU’s Eastern Partnership
With Per Wijkman. The EU’s Eastern Partnership is currently in turmoil. Armenia and Ukraine – two of the four partner […]
Democracy in Africa
Based on statistical measures of different degrees of democracy vs. autocracy, this article briefly reviews the progress of democracy around […]
Can the EU mobilise resources for peace in its neighbourhood?
With Per Wijkman. Today, most of Europe is free from dictatorships and conflict. Yet, these spectres loom in neighbouring states […]
Constitution making in action: The case of Iceland
Iceland is in the middle of a major constitutional overhaul. This column looks at the unorthodox use of a referendum […]
Finance and constitutions
Most economists would agree that the global financial and economic crisis was at least partly caused by a failure in […]
Crowds and constitutions
Iceland’s economic meltdown sparked popular outcry demanding changes to the constitution. This column, by one of the 25 people elected […]
From crisis to constitution
As economic protests continue throughout Europe, many wonder whether such efforts will be in vain. This column explores what happened […]