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Tiger in a Cage: Ireland and the New European Economy

Graham Memorial Building 218 E. Franklin St. , Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The "Conversations on Europe" speaker series features some of the country's top experts on the European Union. The series links presenters and participants via videoconferencing across several sites. This month, Stephen Kinsella (University of Limerick) and James Donnelly (University of Wisconsin-Madison) comment … Read more

The End of Soft Power? (Roundtable)

Peabody Hall 008 E Cameron Ave (at S Columbia St), Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Europe has, until recently, been an attractive model for countries in democratization, because of the non-threatening, non-military way Europe—and the EU in particular—attracted adherents. Almost two years after the Arab Spring, does Europe retain any influence, any ability to influence events? … Read more

The German Elections: Outcomes and Impact (Roundtable)

Peabody 08F Conference Room

The roundtable will be moderated by Dr. Steven E. Sokol, President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. Panelists include: Patrick Altdorfer, Department of Political Science, University of Pittsburgh Myra Marx Ferree, Department of Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison … Read more

Videoconference: The Scottish Referendum: Results and Implications

The Scottish Referendum: Results and Implications Launched in January 2012 by the the European Union Center of Excellence at the University of Pittsburgh,”Conversations On Europe” is a speaker series featuring some of the country’s top experts on the European Union, … Read more

Videoconference: 25 Years of the Berlin Republic

25 Years of the Berlin Republic (with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh) Launched in January 2012 by the the European Union Center of Excellence at the University of Pittsburgh, "Conversations On Europe" is a speaker series featuring some of … Read more

TTIP: A Transatlantic Perspective

The Carolina Inn 211 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

RSVPs for this event have closed. Thank you for your interest in attending. If you will not be able to join us, please contact europe@unc.edu, so that your spot may be given to a student on our wait list. Thank … Read more