Comments are the perfect way to add to, or change, the debate and are taken into account when we turn articles into the Atlantic Memos to be seen by decision makers. Our latest Atlantic Memo, based on our Iran theme week, will be published later on this week. You can see the article and comments that will be used to build the Atlantic Memo featured below.
We also heard that that the US Department of Homeland Security are on the look out for policy recommendations online so for them as well as you, here's a reminder of the top debates from the past month. Thank you to all our members for their contributions and those of you whose ideas are included in the Atlantic memo!
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Hungary: A Test Case for EU Relevance | Jack Bicker
The Debate: In response to Viktor Orban's undemocratic reforms in Hungary, this article calls for the EU to prove its capability to act against Hungary as well as compel states to follow its wider financial policies. This debate split participants between those who saw the EU as a flawed organization, itself undemocratic, and those who defended its future.
A Multi-Speed EU Will Weaken Europe | David Grodzki
The Debate: This article warns that the closer political cooperation of the Eurozone countries could lead to a general weakening of the Europe Union. There was general consensus among members that a Europe built on an "Inside" and "Outside" was unsustainable. The comments bring a variety of angles, including the geopolitical implications of such an event and the internal political struggles for "dominance."
Renewable Energy as an Incentive for Peace | Keri Elise Majikes
The Debate: This fascinating Op-ed argues that the US could stop Iran developing nuclear power by helping it become the world's leader in renewable energy. Critics suggested this approach was a little idealistic and that the sanctions currently in place were one immediate block to this idea becoming firm policy. The discussion branches out to the wider global influences affecting the current Iran crisis.
Fear No More and Engage Iran | Sascha Lohmann
The Debate: Our Iran theme week produced a stand out article for the length and depth of the debate. Its argument was clear, both the US and EU must overcome their policies of fear and follow instead a strategy of engagement with Iran. The debate that followed took many twists, reversing the premise to emphasise "expectations" and a shift to look at the role of Israel in this context too. Follow the debate below and remember to check out the Atlantic Memo!
Written on behalf of the editorial team by Mathew Shearman.
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