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05/03/2021

Nonessential Travel to Return this Summer as Vaccine Certificates Created

Nearly 15 months of missed birthdays, baby showers, family reunions & weddings have taken its toll on people, and now they’re planning to travel with a vengeance. Editor Emmy Freedman wrote about "revenge travel," and what that means as borders reopen.
NYU Center for European and Mediterranean Studies
http://nyta.us/whitemountain/2021/05/03/nonessential-travel-to-return-this-summer-as-vaccine-certificates-created/

Photo: Travel may surge this summer as borders reopen. credit: As COVID-19 cases plummet in some parts of the world, 2021 is shaping up to be a hot vaccinated girl summer. The European Union announ…

04/27/2021

Metal Under Tension: EU fighter jet fleets are becoming outdated. Is an upgrade necessary?

Air superiority has come to be understood as a requisite for military success. But as China, Russia and the US update their fighter jet fleets, should the EU follow suit? Editor Harrison Kass discusses:
NYU Center for European and Mediterranean Studies
https://nyta.us/whitemountain/2021/04/27/metal-under-tension-eu-fighter-jet-fleets-are-becoming-outdated-is-an-upgrade-necessary/

Photo Credit: The National Interest. As Russia, China, and America race to develop cutting edge fighter jets, the European Union is starting to feel pressure to invest heavily in its own aero defen…

04/20/2021

Ukraine Continues to Lag Behind its European Counterparts in Vaccine Rollout

Ukraine has an ambition plan: vaccinate 70% of its population by the end of the year. Editor Evando Thompson looks at what's slowing it down compared to other European countries.
NYU Center for European and Mediterranean Studies
http://nyta.us/whitemountain/2021/04/20/ukraine-continues-to-lag-behind-its-european-counterparts-in-vaccine-rollout/

Photo credit: In Ukraine’s second month of its immunization campaign against COVID-19, it’s attempting to reach an ambitious feat — to vaccinate most of the adult population, 70 percent of the coun…

04/12/2021

French Amendments Threaten Muslim Women’s Rights

The French Senate passed two amendments that curb Muslim women's right to wear the hijab. Now, people are taking to Tik Tok and other social media platforms to protest. More here from Emmy Freedman:
NYU Center for European and Mediterranean Studies
https://nyta.us/whitemountain/2021/04/12/french-amendments-threaten-muslim-womens-rights/

Photo: The French Senate has passed two amendments curbing Muslim women’s right to wear a hijab. People around the world are protesting the French Senate’s decision to pass two amendments cur…

04/05/2021

Ramble On: A Conversation with an American Expatriate Living in Portugal

In 2017, E.V. Letgers joined the 10 million Americans living abroad and moved to Coimbra, Portugal. Editor Harrison Kass caught up with her on what life as an ex-pat is like. NYU Center for European and Mediterranean Studies. Read more here: http://nyta.us/whitemountain/2021/04/05/ramble-on-a-conversation-with-an-american-expatriate-living-in-portugal/

Photo: E.V. Letgers left the U.S. for Portugal in 2017. Credit: E.V. Legters is an American fiction writer and former English teacher. In 2017, she left America for Coimbra, Portugal. The U.S. Depa…

03/29/2021

Turkey’s Exit from Domestic Violence Treaty Fuels National Outrage

Last week, Turkey announced it would leave a treaty that intended to curb domestic violence toward women. Now, people are taking to the streets in Izmir and Istanbul to protest. Editor Evando Thompson discusses what's to come:
http://nyta.us/whitemountain/2021/03/29/turkeys-exit-from-domestic-violence-treaty-fuels-national-outrage/

Photo: Protesters in Turkey. Credit: Last week, Turkey announced its withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, a fundamental European treaty that aims to prevent and combat domestic violence and oth…

03/22/2021

AstraZeneca Vaccine Injections Resume in Most of Europe, Not Yet Approved in U.S.

UK PM Boris Johnson and French PM Jean Castex rolled up their sleeves on Friday and got their first jabs of the AstraZeneca vaccine in an effort to restore public confidence in it. Editor Emmy Freedman discusses the implications in this week's article. NYU Center for European and Mediterranean Studies
https://nyta.us/whitemountain/2021/03/22/astrazeneca-vaccine-injections-resume-in-most-of-europe-not-yet-approved-in-u-s/

Photo: The AstraZeneca vaccine will now come with a warning label. Credit: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French Prime Minister Jean Castex are rolling up their sleeves to receive their first …

03/15/2021

Russian Politics Disrupt New York Rangers Season

After criticizing his home country and Putin, allegations surfaced that Russian-born NY Rangers player Artemi Panarin attacked an 18-year-old Latvian woman. However, the timing and nature of the allegations seem suspicious.
https://nyta.us/whitemountain/2021/03/15/russian-politics-disrupt-new-york-rangers-season/

Russian-born Artemi Panarin is easy to root for. He’s got something of an underdog’s persona, which is odd considering he is arguably the best winger in the entire National Hockey League. Maybe the…

03/12/2021

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03/08/2021

This week, editor Evando Thompson reflects on one year of lockdowns in NYC and Europe. Though some people were skeptical of the impact the virus would have last March, it's unquestionable that Covid-19 has taken its toll around the world. https://nyta.us/whitemountain/2021/03/08/pandemic-anniversary-indicates-covid-19-should-have-always-been-taken-seriously/

03/01/2021

Amid Pandemic Job Losses, UBI Gains Traction in NYC and Europe

This week, we're looking at how progressive politicians in the NYC mayoral race, a small town in Austria and some UK Parliament members are adopting some form of a universal basic income into their platforms.
https://nyta.us/whitemountain/2021/03/01/amid-pandemic-job-losses-ubi-gains-traction-in-nyc-and-europe/

As more people continue to struggle due to the coronavirus, politicians in New York City and Europe are incorporating the idea of a universal basic income into their platforms. And with stimulus ch…

02/22/2021

“Beat the Bullet: Cancel Culture now targeting classic European literature”

Harrison Kass discusses the virulence of cancel culture and how the mob is now taking aim at classic literature greats such as Homer and Shakespeare, aiming to get them out of high school curriculums.
https://nyta.us/whitemountain/2021/02/22/beat-the-bullet-cancel-culture-now-targeting-classic-european-literature/

Metastasizing further and further into our daily lives, cancel culture has become a governing force throughout entertainment, business, politics and journalism. Constantly guarding against a deviat…

02/15/2021

How The UK’s Vaccine Strategists Can Learn From Estonia

Evando Thompson looks at how Estonian citizens use e-cards to sign up for and receive vaccines, thus streamlining a process that has proven difficult elsewhere, such as the UK, which could benefit from an online ID system such as Estonia’s.
https://nyta.us/whitemountain/2021/02/15/how-the-uks-vaccine-
strategists-can-learn-from-estonia/

No country in Europe boasts a higher vaccination rate for COVID-19 than the United Kingdom, as the political union has 21 vaccine doses per 100 people currently. The UK also ranks second in the wor…

02/09/2021

NYC School Reopening Plans More Inconsistent than Those in England and Germany

Many NYC students haven't stepped foot in a classroom in nearly a year, but that's not the case in England and Germany. Read more about how the countries have handled school reopening plans: https://nyta.us/whitemountain/2021/02/08/nyc-school-reopening-plans-more-inconsistent-than-those-in-england-and-germany/

Many New York City Public Schools students have not stepped foot inside a classroom for nearly a year, even as people continue to workout indoors and shop in stores. But across the Atlantic, Europe…

12/12/2020

Remembering a Transatlantic Leader, Mentor and Motivator

"A model, a mentor and a motivator" - Remembering Guido Goldman, an influential figure in transatlantic cooperation and academia, Editor Susanne Schweitzer reflects on Goldman's legacy. Goldman passed away on November 30, at the age of 83.
http://nyta.us/whitemountain/2020/12/11/remembering-a-transatlantic-leader-mentor-and-motivator/

Guido Goldman, who spent his life working for transatlantic cooperation dies at age 83

12/07/2020

Love at Frost Sight

Editor Susanne Schweitzer lists the most festive European Christmas markets, and which ones you can still enjoy in-person this year. Though the coronavirus pandemic has halted many celebrations, there’s still joy to be found in reminiscing on past ones.

http://nyta.us/whitemountain/2020/12/07/love-at-frost-sight/

Must-See Christmas Markets in Europe and Their Fate in 2020

11/30/2020

John Kerry’s Role in Biden Cabinet Expected to Improve EU-US Relations

Former Secretary of State John Kerry will serve as Biden's special presidential envoy for climate, and he's going to have to work hard to regain the trust of the international community after President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement. But thanks to his past accomplishments in negotiating and signing the agreement in 2016, Kerry is up to the task.

http://nyta.us/whitemountain/2020/11/30/john-kerrys-role-in-biden-cabinet-expected-to-improve-eu-us-relations/

The former Secretary of State must use his diplomatic ties to prove the U.S.’s commitment to Paris climate agreement

11/23/2020

The Breaking of a New Dawn: Trump Loss Expected to Improve US-German Relations

Germans stayed up all night, gambled on the outcome, and awaited the results of one of the most divisive elections in modern American History. What could a Biden presidency mean for the relationship between the two countries? Assistant Editor Evando Thompson tells us why Biden's win is the result Germany hoped for:

The Biden win of the 2020 US Presidential Election capped off one of the most turbulent election seasons in recent American history. An event that saw ballots being counted a week after Election Da…

11/15/2020

Venting Years of Frustration

http://nyta.us/whitemountain/2020/11/15/venting-years-of-frustration/ Assistant Editor Harrison Kass considers how the incoming Biden administration will handle Europe.

Anticipating Biden’s European Policy

11/07/2020

“Either You Decide, or the Virus Is Going to Decide For You”

While the world anxiously awaited the US 2020 presidential election results, Editor Susanne Schweitzer looked into the second COVID-19 lockdowns being enforced in many European countries.

http://nyta.us/whitemountain/2020/11/07/either-you-decide-or-the-virus-is-going-to-decide-for-you/

In the midst of the US election, the US has seen its highest daily number of cases, while European countries are enforcing second lockdowns.

10/25/2020

Standing on Broken Dreams

Commemorating Eddie Van Halen's death earlier this month, Assistant Editor Harrison Kass explains why the Dutch émigré was the most influential musician of the 20th century.

http://nyta.us/2020/10/25/standing-on-broken-dreams/

The European Immigrant Who Changed American Popular Culture

10/19/2020

Finding Home in War-Torn Germany

In this oral history piece Editor Susanne Schweitzer shares part of her family history. Johanna Ditter recollects her memories of fleeing Russia in 1943 and trying to build a new life in post-war Germany.

http://nyta.us/2020/10/19/finding-home-in-war-torn-germany/

Memories of Fleeing Russia During WWII

10/13/2020

With Pivotal October Election, Georgia Seems to be on the Verge of a New Democracy

In the heat of election season and turmoil in Eastern Europe, assistant editor Evando Thompson shows why a Georgian election should matter to Americans. This past week, Thompson interviewed the moderator of a panel discussion hosted by Columbia University’s Harriman Institute on the significance of the Georgian election. Read about the potential reshaping of Georgia's democracy here:
http://nyta.us/2020/10/12/with-pivotal-october-election-georgia-seems-to-be-on-the-verge-of-a-new-democracy/

From massively rigged elections to surges of disinformation on social media, this election season is one to pay attention to — not only in America but also in countries across Europe.  The Rep…

10/05/2020

Can Any Nation Stand Alone

With the presidential election right around the corner, editor assistant Harrison Kass looks into President Trump and Vice President Biden's approaches to NATO. Find out more in this week's article:

http://nyta.us/2020/10/05/can-any-nation-stand-alone/

NATO and the 2020 US Election

09/24/2020

Jet Lag: Season 3, Episode 2 – COVID-19 and the EU’s Political Landscape

In this episode of our podcast series Jet Lag, editor-in-chief Susanne Schweitzer looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has been reshaping Europe’s political landscape. Joining the discussion is Christian Martin, the Max Weber Visiting Chair in German and European Studies at NYU’s Center for European and Mediterranean studies. He was with us in mid-April and helps assess how the situation has shifted over the last few months.

http://nyta.us/2020/09/23/jet-lag-season-3-episode-2-covid-19-and-the-eus-political-landscape/

Jet Lag Season 3, Episode 2 – COVID-19 and the EU’s Political Landscape (Produced by Susanne Schweitzer with Harrison Kass as host) (Photo Credit: Pixabay) In this episode of Jet Lag, w…

09/21/2020

The Prospect of Quarantine-Free Travel

In his new piece, Assistant Editor Evando Thompson looked into the possibility of a safe airway between London and New York. The US and UK governments hope to put the quarantine-free travel initiative into practive before 2021.

http://nyta.us/2020/09/21/the-prospect-of-quarantine-free-travel/

Talks of an NYC to London ‘Air Bridge’ Develop as Officials Continue to Try to Combat COVID-19

09/14/2020

In the Burning Heart

Assistant Editor Harrison Kass evaluates US policy towards Russia. In this commentary, Harrison considers whether Russia is a legitimate security threat worthy of intense concern.

https://nyta.us/2020/09/14/in-the-burning-heart/

Assessing the Russian Threat

09/08/2020

Jet Lag: Season 3, Episode 1 — Debate within the European S*x Industry

The NYTA is back from its summer break! We're starting off our new Jet Lag podcast season with an episode on the current debate within the European s*x industry. Tune in to hear
Zijia Eleanor Song discuss the contentious definition of human trafficking with Anna Zobina, the chair of the European Network of Migrant Women (ENoMW), and Luca Stevenson, coordinator at the International Committee on the Rights of S*x Workers in Europe (ICRSE).

http://nyta.us/2020/09/04/jet-lag-season-3-episode-1-debate-within-the-european-s*x-industry/

Jet Lag: Season 3, Episode 1 — Debate within the European S*x IndustryProduced by Zijia Eleanor Song and Susanne Schweitzer. In this episode, we look at the European commercial s*x industry and dis…

04/08/2020

Travel Escapes

The NYTA editors put together a list of trips we want to take after the coronavirus pandemic and quarantine ends.

https://nyta.us/2020/04/06/travel-escapes/

Daydreaming of travel after quarantine ends

03/23/2020

“Everything Will Be All Right”

Do you want a coronavirus update/explainer and still receive at least some positive news? Check out deputy editor Susanne Schweitzer's article on the effects of COVID-19 in Italy, and how Italians have been using this crisis to unite and find hope in unique ways.

http://nyta.us/2020/03/23/everything-will-be-all-right/

Italians find hope despite facing the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic

03/09/2020

A courageous fight against corruption

Yuri Shchekochikhin, who died in 2003 under strange circumstances, is one of a long list of Russian journalists who have died investigating issues that powerful people wanted to keep hidden.

Read more in our latest article about the documentary "Yuri Shchekochikhin: His Life in Words and Deeds."

What one journalist’s life, and death, reveals about press freedom in Russia.

02/28/2020

The Domino’s Effect

ICYMI: Dominos plans to open over 800 locations in Italy by 2030. Mama Mia! That's a lot of pizza!

What is the allure of American fast to Europeans?

02/27/2020

Crossing New Borders, Carrying Old Burdens

With the humanitarian crisis happening currently in Idlib, Syria, more migrants and asylum seekers will be looking for refuge in Europe, but the EU doesn't seem to have a plan. Read more on this here:

Migrants find new routes into Europe despite roadblocks