Abir al-Sahlani

The European countries share a unique history and cultural heritage. Like no other part of the world, the European countries have fostered democracy, rule of law and respect for human rights. On the other hand, no other part of the world has seen the bloodshed that has shaped so much of the European history. The formation of the European Union is not a coincidence; it’s a natural response to the continent’s history.

The European history has also, for better and worse, shaped the history in other parts of the world. colonialism is a part of the European past that still haunts relations between Europe and almost every other corner of the world. Whether we like it or not, Europe has global responsibilities. (more…)