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Montenegro: The Difficult Rebirth of a Mediterranean State

With Montenegro’s independence resulting from a referendum held on 21st May 2006, Europe and the Mediterranean Basin have gained a new State.

The Return of Italy to the Mediterranean

The two overarching priorities of Italian foreign policy against which all other priorities need to be evaluated consist of playing an important role within the European Union and maintaining good relations with the United States.

Transport, Logistics and Economic Integration in the Euro-Mediterranean Region

Over the past 25 years, the partner countries on the southern and northern shores of the Mediterranean Basin have benefited little from globalisation.

Political Evolution and the State of Reforms in Syria

If one had to identify turning points in Syria’s politics after the death of Hafiz al-Assad in 2000, no doubt the events of 2005 top the list.

The ‘Spring of Arab Reform’ Has Yet to Bloom

Numerous observers, particularly in the West, have lauded certain developments generated by social and political actions and reactions in Arab countries during 2005 and early 2006.

EU Relations with Croatia in 2005

The start of negotiations on the European Union membership was the most important achievement of Croatian Government in 2005.

The Doctrine of Human Security in the Mediterranean

The doctrine of human security is gaining supporters. At a time when the topic is at the forefront of debates on security in the United Nations, a large part of the world-opinion supports its main postulates.

Turkey and the European Union in 2005

The long-lasting Turkey-EU relationship faced a major challenge in the year 2005. It was a year in which it would be tested whether the EU and Turkey would be able to go ahead with their relationship.

Lebanon 2005

2005 was a year of great change in Lebanon with events triggered by the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri and popular protests leading to the withdrawal of Syrian troops.

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Abolishing the NHP’s Water Diversions. A Turning Point for Water Management in Spain

The ongoing debate in Spain about the National Hydrological Plan (NHP) has accelerated the crisis of the structuralist model, which has been the ruling model since the beginning of the twentieth century.

The Algerian National Reconciliation Referendum of 2005

At the beginning of 2005 there was an air of optimism in Algeria and in western Ministries of Foreign Affairs for the reforms being made by the Algerian Government.