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Ian Cooper
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Political Scientist
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I wrote this short reflection back in May and decided to share it now as we embark on another semester. For my political science colleagues gearing up to teach an intro course in U.S. politics, keep the faith.
What I learned teaching American Politics in the age of Trump
Democracy is a matter of faith
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August 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Check out my newest publication:

An Economy that Works for People: Empty Slogan or Substantive Policy Agenda for the EU?

It it the first Policy Brief of the PROSPER Network. All comments welcome!

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An Economy that Works for People: Empty Slogan or Substantive Policy Agenda for the EU?
The Jean Monnet Network PROSPER was launched in January 2025 with a three-year mandate to conduct a wide-ranging debate on EU internal policy, specifically focused on the theme of “an Economy that Wor...
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July 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Canadian solidarity with Ukrainian women resisting occupation
❤️‍🔥 Canada’s ambassador to Ukraine, Natalka Cmoc, got a tattoo in solidarity with “Zla Mavka”—a women-led nonviolent resistance movement that began in occupied Melitopol in early 2023.

📷: hromadske
May 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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❤️‍🔥 Canada’s ambassador to Ukraine, Natalka Cmoc, got a tattoo in solidarity with “Zla Mavka”—a women-led nonviolent resistance movement that began in occupied Melitopol in early 2023.

📷: hromadske
May 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I agree. I wrote about it here:

www.dcu.ie/blog/2151/51...
May 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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NEW: MY COMMENT ON THE CANADIAN ELECTION

A Progressive Win in Canada, the ‘Most European of non-European Countries’

dcu.ie/blog/2151/pr...

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May 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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‘A Progressive Win in #Canada, the Most European of non-European Countries' Read the blog by Ian Cooper here: bit.ly/3Sm87Y8 @iancooper.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
NEW: MY COMMENT ON THE CANADIAN ELECTION

A Progressive Win in Canada, the ‘Most European of non-European Countries’

dcu.ie/blog/2151/pr...

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May 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
NEW: MY COMMENT ON THE CANADIAN ELECTION

A Progressive Win in Canada, the ‘Most European of non-European Countries’

www.dcu.ie/blog/2151/pr...

PLEASE SHARE
May 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
My comment on the Canadian election!
May 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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ICYMI: Catch up with the inaugural PROSPER Network Event with this report authored by Dr. Ian Cooper: Safeguarding Fundamental European Values in EU Economic Governance @iancooper.bsky.social. Read it here: bit.ly/4cj4awK
PROSPER Network Event Report: Safeguarding Fundamental European Values in EU Economic Governance – PROSPER
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April 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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With the Canadian election just a few days away, here is my recent piece arguing for a radical rethink of Canada-EU relations.

51st State? Canada Should Join the EU Instead

www.dcu.ie/blog/2151/51...
April 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
With the Canadian election just a few days away, here is my recent piece arguing for a radical rethink of Canada-EU relations.

51st State? Canada Should Join the EU Instead

www.dcu.ie/blog/2151/51...
April 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I confess my first reaction to this story (about Mark Carney's popularity in Quebec) was my gut recognition of the landscape this time of year - with no snow on the ground but no leaves on the trees

Canada in April: when winter is over but spring is yet to arrive

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/w...
Despite His Shaky French, Canada’s Prime Minister Is a Hit in Quebec
Voters are overlooking Mark Carney’s linguistic gaffes and lack of knowledge about the French-speaking province, viewing him as the most capable candidate to deal with President Trump.
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April 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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I'm very pleased that my recent piece on Canada-EU has been re-published by Irish Legal News

Events are moving fast! Since this was published, Canada's new PM already made his first foreign visit to Europe (not the US, as is traditional) and is in talks with the EU about deeper defence cooperation
March 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I'm very pleased that my recent piece on Canada-EU has been re-published by Irish Legal News

Events are moving fast! Since this was published, Canada's new PM already made his first foreign visit to Europe (not the US, as is traditional) and is in talks with the EU about deeper defence cooperation
March 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Ian Cooper proposes a novel alternative to Canada joining the United States. @iancooper.bsky.social
Ian Cooper: 51st state? Canada should join the EU instead
Ian Cooper proposes a novel alternative to Canada joining the United States.
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March 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Canada's new PM flies to Paris to visit Macron on Monday. It is significant that he is going to Europe rather than Washington for his first foreign trip.

ICYMI here is my opinion piece on why it is imperative that Canada and the EU work together

51st State? Canada Should Join the EU Instead
#Canada faces pressure from the US to become its '51st state,' but there's another path: joining the #EU. With shared values and interests, Canada could strengthen ties with Europe to counter the threat of economic coercion. Read more
by Dr. @iancooper.bsky.social: bit.ly/3FtrBXX
March 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Canada's new PM flies to Paris to visit Macron on Monday. It is significant that he is going to Europe rather than Washington for his first foreign trip.

ICYMI here is my opinion piece on why it is imperative that Canada and the EU work together

51st State? Canada Should Join the EU Instead
#Canada faces pressure from the US to become its '51st state,' but there's another path: joining the #EU. With shared values and interests, Canada could strengthen ties with Europe to counter the threat of economic coercion. Read more
by Dr. @iancooper.bsky.social: bit.ly/3FtrBXX
March 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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#Canada faces pressure from the US to become its '51st state,' but there's another path: joining the #EU. With shared values and interests, Canada could strengthen ties with Europe to counter the threat of economic coercion. Read more
by Dr. @iancooper.bsky.social: bit.ly/3FtrBXX
March 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Let Canada join the EU🇪🇺
"The European Movement feels it is time to campaign for a European Movement Canada. According to them, “the European Movement stands for democracy, peace, unity and solidarity, respect for human rights and the rule of law; the very values that Canadians and Europeans alike hold dear."
Strengthening the European Union-Canada relationship
European Movement International seeks creating a European Movement Canada
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March 15, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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About time... from my clever husband.
51st State? Canada Should Join the EU Instead

My latest opinion piece
#Canada faces pressure from the US to become its '51st state,' but there's another path: joining the #EU. With shared values and interests, Canada could strengthen ties with Europe to counter the threat of economic coercion. Read more
by Dr. @iancooper.bsky.social: bit.ly/3FtrBXX
March 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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51st State? Canada Should Join the EU Instead

My latest opinion piece
#Canada faces pressure from the US to become its '51st state,' but there's another path: joining the #EU. With shared values and interests, Canada could strengthen ties with Europe to counter the threat of economic coercion. Read more
by Dr. @iancooper.bsky.social: bit.ly/3FtrBXX
March 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM