Category Archives: Europe
Lib Dems & Coalition: Final Thoughts
By Nikita Lalwani NEW YORK—Although Parliament was officially in recess, my last week working in Westminster was one of the most exciting for my office. On Friday, Prime Minister David Cameron announced that he wanted to introduce term limits for … Continue reading
Filed under Coalition government, Europe, Lib Dems, Overseas Bureau, partisan politics
Our Town
by Sarah Armitage I have recently been exploring the development of an area in southwest Copenhagen that was once home to the manufacturing facilities of Carlsberg Breweries, one of the world’s largest brewery groups. The master plan for this site … Continue reading
Filed under Europe, Overseas Bureau, urban affairs
For Lib Dems, Tough Road Ahead
By Nikita Lalwani LONDON – As I am nearing the end of my time here in Parliament, I thought it fitting to reflect on the state of the coalition thus far. In an astute article for The Economist – aptly … Continue reading
Filed under Europe, Overseas Bureau, partisan politics
Culture and the Cup, Dispatch 7: Madrid
By Raisa Bruner MADRID – Never underestimate La Furia Roja. I can’t make any comments about the style, skill, or success of the Spanish national soccer team on the field in the World Cup final Sunday night against the Netherlands … Continue reading
Filed under culture, Culture and the Cup, Europe, sports
Historic Preservation Meets Sustainable Development
By Sarah Armitage COPENHAGEN – In this city, I am trying to learn about the intersection between historic preservation and sustainable urban development, a niche issue that nevertheless touches on many contemporary issues in city planning. Three conclusions that I … Continue reading
Filed under architecture, Europe, urban affairs
Culture and the Cup, Dispatch 4: Paris
By Charlotte Parker PARIS — “Defeated by chaos,” “Disaster,” “Journey to hell and back.” The headlines would be funny if their meaning didn’t carry real implications for France. They reference, of course, the country’s humiliating first-round elimination from the World … Continue reading
Filed under conflict, controversy, Culture and the Cup, Europe, nationalism
British Budget: Progressive or Regressive?
By Nikita Lalwani LONDON — This past week has been an exciting one for British politics. On Tuesday, George Osborne – the youngest ever Chancellor of the Exchequer – unveiled the emergency budget to much media attention and public debate. … Continue reading
Filed under controversy, economy, Europe, partisan politics
Learning Through Television
by Charlotte Parker Paris — My French host family watches TV every night during dinner, which shocked me at first as meals in general are so important here. Over the past few weeks, however, I’ve begun to appreciate it as … Continue reading
Filed under culture, Europe, media, Overseas Bureau
Coalition: Compromise and Cooperation
by Nikita Lalwani LONDON — This summer I am interning for Simon Hughes, Deputy Leader and Member of Parliament for the Liberal Democrats. This is a particularly exciting time for the UK’s third party, and it is a particularly exciting … Continue reading
Filed under Europe, partisan politics
City of Cyclists
by Sarah Armitage COPENHAGEN — As part of our Yale-organized housing in Copenhagen, each of the eleven Yale students here received a free public transportation pass — valid for whatever trips we might take on the bus, the metro, the … Continue reading
Filed under Europe, Overseas Bureau, sustainability, transportation, urban affairs
