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EU after Brexit?

Some talking points:

With EU GDP set to fall by around 15% soon after the UK leaves, will the EU lose even more economic power in the years to come?
With German GDP growth set to fall behind inflation (1.7%), what would be the effect of such a weaker powerhouse on the EU’s future?
With standards of living declining among Western EU nations, is it an indication that the EU is too vulnerable to neoliberal economics?
Is a desire to be more aligned with the US among the EU’s eastern bloc countries, a sign of future breakups in the EU?

Some talking points:

Some talking points:

With an end to the war in Syria, who are the real winners and losers?
After years of bloodshed in Yemen, is an end to this devastating war on the horizon?
With Trump imposing further sanctions on Iran, despite US commitments to the nuclear deal, does this weaken the US’s position in the West?
Following the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, will the Saudi leadership now change its direction?
Facing civil unrest in the last weeks of 2018, will France experience further turmoil in 2019?

Some talking points:

Is there a hidden agenda behind Britain’s military expansion in Bahrain & Oman?
Is the US behind the UK’s expansion in the region?
Will the UK’s military expansion help or hinder Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in the region, namely in Yemen?

Some talking points:

Will the imposed heavy sanctions against Iran, Russia & Venezuela by the US & partners be effective anymore?
Does ‘working around’ sanctions as many countries are intending to do make sanctions powerless?
What will it mean to the financial world order?
How would US react following International Court has found various US sanctions on Iran unlawful?
Under the ruling food, medicines & aviation parts and supplies must be permitted in trade.

Some talking points: Has the campaign by the Israel lobby been successful? How would Britain’s foreign policy change under Corbyn?
Will Blairites leave to form their party?