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Israel/Palestine: A Process of Peace or of Obstacles and Asymmetries?

2012 is as good (or bad) a year as any other to take stock of what is commonly known as the “Peace Process,” and what in actual fact ought to be called the “Failed Peace Talks".

The 2011 Euromed Survey: Spotlight on the Arab Spring

The Thorny Question of Minority Rights in Euro-Mediterranean Relations

The issue of minority rights has cropped up in Euro-Mediterranean relations relatively recently.

Tunisia and Libya in the Intra-Maghrebi Dynamics of the Arab Spring

Numerous indicators do allow us to consider the unity or risks of division or even implosion of Libya as well as the re-Islamisation or even Salafisation of Tunisia.

The Role of the Military in Arab Transitions

Before 2011 and the social uprisings against authoritarian rule, armies in the Arab world were said to be crucial institutions of authoritarian regimes.

Evolving Greek Politics amidst the Crisis: Destination Unknown

We have all come to refer to it simply as the “Greek Crisis,” but it is a long-term, multi-actor national drama with important, even perilous, consequences for the EU and the euro zone.

The Fragile Balance in Lebanon: Domestic Tension and Foreign Pressure

Since the beginning of 2011, the Lebanese have been experiencing one event after another combining domestic tensions and outside pressure.

Asia and the Arab Spring

As revolution swept through the Middle East and North Africa in 2011, the state of democratic reform in Asia was also in flux.

Social Media in the Arab World: The Impact on Youth, Women and Social Change

Throughout 2011, social media usage continued to grow significantly across the Arab world, coupled with major shifts in usage trends.

A Changing Europe and a Changing Arab World Are Here Today

International Mobility: A Prerequisite for Intercultural Dialogue

"Mobility and dialogue, yes, but with what aim?" is a burning question that calls for some political observation.

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