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A note toward the definition of Europe

A note toward the definition of Europe

The separation of a long-married couple, who never belonged together in the first place, is probably the most appropriate metaphor to describe Britain's decision to split from the European Union. The separation is sad, but not at all shocking or inappropriate given the United Kingdom's touchy relationship with the continent over the past six decades. In one election Britain gained a new identity, or so it appears on the surface. In the immediate aftermath of the "Brexit" vote, internet search e

The separation of a long-married couple, who never belonged together in the first place, is probably the most appropriate metaphor to describe Britain's decision to split from the European Union. The separation is sad, but not at all shocking or inappropriate given the United Kingdom's touchy relationship with the continent over the past six decades. In one election Britain gained a new identity, or so it appears on the surface. In the immediate aftermath of the "Brexit" vote, internet search e…

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