"Germany and France spent decades at each others' throats. Now, bound by a common currency, they're working together to save the euro zone. It's a story that's begging for a musical number — which, as it happens, we have right here."
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Alejandro Restrepo's comment,
April 10, 12:28 PM
This is great. I painted the image in my head of these countries hanging out at a bar having this as a casual conversation. Cut your spending Greece is what China should be telling the US.
Alejandro Restrepo's comment,
April 10, 12:28 PM
This is great. I painted the image in my head of these countries hanging out at a bar having this as a casual conversation. Cut your spending Greece is what China should be telling the US.
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The 17-nation bloc had a jobless rate of 11.6 per cent in September, while inflation eased slightly in the last month. Although some countries in the Eurozone have lower unemployment rates like Austria (4.4%) and Germany (5.4%), more are in the worst collective tailspin since the creation of the common currency. Spain has the worst unemplyment rate at 25.8% of the adult population out of work. It has taken a nasty cultural and political turn as resentments and frustrations are boiling over in the Eurozone. Some are derisively referring to the struggling southern European countries as P.I.G.S. (Portugal, Italy, Greece, Spain). Tags: Europe, supranationalism, currency, labor, economic. Delete the scoop?
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The AAG News Briefs is a great source of content. Delete the scoop?
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The European Union will never manage to compete with China and other rising powers unless it unites politically, scales up and becomes a genuine giant. This author argues that the main driving forces that led towards European unification in the decades after WWII are now gone or are diminished in importance. As many of the economies of Europe, especially southern Europe are struggling, it is time for the European Union to rediscover and restructure it's raison d'être--it's reason for being--if it wants to continue to compete on a global level. Tags: Supranationalism, Europe, political, unit 4 political and economic. Delete the scoop?
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"It's a myth that the U.S. doesn't make anything anymore." The U.S. economy still produces more through manufacturing tangible goods ($1.5 trillion) than it does in providing services ($600 billion) for the international market. The maps and graphs in this article are great teaching materials. The impact of NAFTA is shown powerfully in the regionalization of U.S. trade partners, making this salient material for a discussion on supranationalism as well. 
Emma Lafleur's curator insight,
February 3, 10:49 PM
I work in a store in Newport, RI and I constantly hear complaints about how the US doesnt manufacture anything itself. This map is great evidence that the US does make its own goods. It also shows what areas of the world the US most effects and how proximity influences the effect the US has on these other countries. It is an interesting read as I learned a great deal about the goods and services of the US and it gave me a better idea of the United State's place in world trade. Delete the scoop?
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After years of seeing their bid to join the EU stalled, Turks are trying not to show too much pleasure at the doom-laden economic news emanating from Europe. However, economists warn, Europe's debt crisis could easily spill in Turkey's direction.
In an ironic twist, Turkey might just be in the better financial situation by NOT being a part of the EU. Cultural and political tensions between Greece and Turkey run deep and the latest economic crisis is revealing. Listen or read the transcript by clicking on the title. Delete the scoop?
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If supranational governance can't work in Europe, how can it possibly work for the world as a whole? Supranationalism, with the Euro crisis has taken a hit. Will other organizations show that there is "strength in numbers" or that countries should adopt an "every man for himself" perspective? Delete the scoop?
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Thousands of Greeks walked off the job on Wednesday to protest a relentless austerity drive by a government that is struggling to avert a default.
To say the Greek economy is struggling is an understatement. Despite being the most educated modern Greek generation, the under 35 age bracket at 40% unemployment. Many feel that they are paying for the older generations mismanage and are bristling at austerity measures. Delete the scoop?
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The latest economic and policy developments from countries in the euro zone.
This site has updates with economic statistics as well as background on the individual country's economic problems. Delete the scoop?
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A Greek exit from the euro has become a bomb fizzling at the heart of the eurozone. What could happen if it explodes?
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This is still all speculation, but this speculation is grounded in the very real possibility that Greece may leave the Eurozone. This one possible scenario would have a profound ripple effect throughout the European Union and beyond. This interactive explores each of these 8 possible results. Tags: Greece, Europe, supranationalism, currency, labor, economic. 
Marco Gaggero's curator insight,
February 20, 6:57 AM
Articolo interessante sulle ripercussioni di un eventuale fallimento della Grecia (con uscita dall'euro a seguito) che ci ricorda (per chi ne avesse bisogno) che il debito pubblico non è frutto della fantasia di qualcuno ma piuttosto qualcosa di molto molto tangibile. Il debito, i tassi di interesse, lo spread, sono tutte variabili cui la nostra classe politica deve prestare una grossa attenzione. LA CREDIBILITA' SI PAGA IN EURO Delete the scoop?
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What is more likely to happen first: Greece will leave the eurozone, or Scotland will leave the UK? Although there is currently only about 30% of Scotland that would support independence, this is something that will be gaining importance. The United Kingdom is a complex political entity, with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland connected with England. The "divorce referendum" will be help on October 2014 to see if Scotland wishes to dissolve this union and many of the political and economic events throughout Europe will be seen through this prism, especially the Euro Zone crisis in southern European countries (e.g.-Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal). The possibility that this might happen are small, but as the article stated, "not zero." Tags: devolution, supranationalism, political, states, sovereignty, autonomy, Europe, unit 4 political. Delete the scoop?
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An interactive series of maps show possible new additions to the world’s list of independent nations. This is great way to show examples of devolution and political instability. Included are 11 potential scenarios where further fragmentation/disintegration might occur or even greater regional integration that would redraw the map. These case studies include: Somalia, Korea, Azerbaijan, Belgium and the Arabian Gulf Union. Tags: political, devolution, supranationalism, war, autonomy, unit 4 political. 
Benjamin DeRita's comment,
September 23, 2012 9:36 PM
Very interesting and informative piece, I found slide (10) especially intriguing with its discussion on the possibility of China claiming parts of Siberia.
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This is the site for the United Nations at a Glance. Here you will find information and links on history, members, visitis, employement and other details.
While some critize the ineffectiveness of the organization, the United Nations remains a key organization to get understanding modern geopolitics. Through their UN voting patterns, we can assess the geopolitical motivations, interests and alliances of member states. Also, initiatives (whether successful or not) and highlight the important issues of the day that globally aware students should understand. Delete the scoop?
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The plan to save Europe's economies calls for troubled countries to rein in government spending. But economists say austerity by itself won't be enough; there must also be a plan for growth.
Fiscal austerity has now become part of the crisis rather than a solution to it. -Simon Tilford 
Flaviu Feşnic's comment,
October 6, 2012 3:34 PM
artificial crisis.it's the bank system, (vulnerable at speculation), which brought it !
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The financial crisis surrounding the Euro has led many to feel that supranational organizations and regional coalitions are more trouble than they are worth. The OAS (Organization of American States-which the USA is a part of) may dissolve and the CELAC might be its successor. The CELAC's (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) emergence shows that the United States "is declining in a region it once called its 'backyard.'" Spain is also diminishing in influence among its former colonies are forging new economic and political ties while Mexico and Brazil are exerting more regional influence. Delete the scoop?
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The BBC looks at four big questions that need to be answered if the eurozone crisis is to be laid to rest. The crisis of our times... Via Kevin Suess Delete the scoop?
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Russian PM Vladimir Putin calls for the formation of a "Eurasian Union" of former Soviet republics, but says it will not be like the defunct USSR.
Russia's cultural influence over former Soviet Republics is strong, but the desire to strengthen these old ties is deeply embedded into the cultural ethos of Russia. It is also a key part of Russia's geopolitical strategy for greater international influence and economic strength.
Derek Ethier's comment,
October 18, 2012 1:20 AM
Russia's will to start a Eurasian Union seems to be a ploy to recreate a neo-Soviet administration obviously dominated by Russia. Millions of Russians live in these satellite nations so it will be more than easy for Russia to spread its influence and dominate this union. It would also be a bad decision for some of these nations to join in a union with Russia. Some nations, such as Azerbaijan, are rich in oil reserves, and a union with Russia could be detrimental to their development.
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European interior ministers agree to 'radical revision' of Schengen amid fears of a flood of migrants from north Africa...
The Schengen Treaty is one of the most important aspects that facilitate the free flow of People goods and capital in Europe. With increasing cultural anxiety connected to immigration during economic rough times, will this signal a reversal of Europe's trend towards increasing regional integration? Delete the scoop?
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This playful song dramatizes the current E.U. financial crisis. This humourous highlights what the E.U. was designed to be, and showing the advantages and disadvantages of enhanced regional cooperation. This is certainly worth a listen.
Tags: Europe, supranationalism, currency, economic.