Nobel Prize

What’s Left of the EU’s Rotating Council Presidency? Small State Influence After Lisbon

By Chris Klein When the Nobel Committee announced that the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the European Union (EU) in recognition of “over six decades [working toward] peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe,” followers of European Affairs couldn’t help but wonder who will show up to pick up the gold […]

A Nobel for a New Dialogue

by Justin Kasprisin On October 9, 2009, President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. His selection surprised many as he had only been in office for a few months, and some criticized the award as premature. While President Obama had worthy visions and respect around the world, he still had not acted on […]