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The invisible workers
- Human Rights and Migration, Op-ed
- 01/09/2020
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ISDS: a new dispute to settle?2
- International Trade, Op-ed
- 11/10/2017
Following widespread criticism towards the ISDS mechanisms, the search for alternatives is on and different court systems are being considered. On the 10th of July 2017, the UN started discussions on investment dispute settlement and the establishment of an MIC (Multilateral Investment Court). The opportunity to correct the shortcomings of the previous dispute settlement systems, notably, corporate bias and the unfairness that results from it is NOW.
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Is there life after the Islamic State?0
- International Relations and Global Affairs, Op-ed
- 19/06/2015
Who feels safe under the Islamic State and why?
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Is the sky the limit for drone technology in agriculture?2
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 04/05/2019
How drones are helping to revolutionise agriculture
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Is the European Semester Light fixable?0
- International Relations and Global Affairs, Op-ed
- 26/10/2015
The European Semester Light process was developed to advance reforms of candidate countries’ economic policies before entering the EU. The case of Serbia bluntly shows its shortcomings.
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Is the EU citizens’ data safe under the new framework?0
- Digital Policy and Internet Governance, Op-ed
- 07/06/2017
The last two years will not only be remembered for the end of roaming charges or Brexit. These have also been memorable years for the great amount of European legislation regarding personal Data’s protection and its transfer abroad. Can European citizens’ Data be considered safe under the current European legislation or does it require further development? How can this legislation be practically implemented?
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Ireland continues to limp towards its climate commitments – Unwilling or unable to comply?5
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 16/09/2017
Still showing the wounds of the global economic crisis and in the midst of the greatest political minefield of a generation in Brexit, Ireland has sought to address the challenges of climate change with the recent unveiling of the National Mitigation Plan (NMP). However, as the dust has settled, what has become evident is that it is less of an actual action plan and more of a discussion document, tasking questions in the form of “what could be done” rather than “how they can be done”. The lack of bite in the document drew a not unexpected collective sigh of disappointment from the environmental community.
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