Briefs / Focus / Spot Ons
- Policy Brief
Investing in Anti-Corruption: A Comparative Analysis of the EU’s Anti-Corruption Approach in the Southern and Eastern Neighbourhoods
Este policy brief ofrece recomendaciones para fortalecer los marcos legales, involucrar a la sociedad civil, promover la transparencia, fomentar la cooperación internacional y enfatizar el papel del compromiso político en la lucha efectiva contra l...
15 junio 2023
- Focus
No global health security without strong and resilient health systems in the Mediterranean
The rapid spread of COVID-19 pandemic globally demonstrates how health can become a security concern for a nation. It also showed how a holistic approach to health is needed, reflecting both a security approach and a health development approach.
12 diciembre 2022
- Policy Brief
Rebuilding Libya’s Economy on New and Sustainable Grounds
It provides recommendations to Libyan policy-makers on how to manage this transitional process and to the international community on the suitable way to support Libya in this effort.
7 febrero 2022
- Focus
Hezbollah and the Lebanese Popular Movement
Since its creation, Hezbollah’s resistance to Israel has given the party great popular legitimacy. However, the Party of God is today the target of the anger of large segments of Lebanese society.
17 febrero 2020
- Spot On
Algeria: To Vote or Not to Vote?
We asked a group of Algerian and European young political analysts to shed some light on the situation in Algeria before the elections. Is Algeria ready for the elections? What is at stake?
15 diciembre 2019
- Focus
Morocco: Popular Mobilization and the Politics of Change
During the past decade, sustained actions of protest in Morocco have been expressed through peaceful means. Mobilizations converge around social and economic rights, more civil liberties, and more democracy and social justice.
20 mayo 2019
- Focus
The Damming of The Palestinian Spring: Security Sector Reform and Entrenched Repression
The relative stability of the occupied Palestinian territories largely escaped international attention. No significant opposition emerged to challenge the status quo in the OPT, despite high dissatisfaction.
10 julio 2017
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The 2015 Review Process of the EU’s European Neighbourhood Policy
The European Neighbourhood Policy has been exposed to changes from within as well as from outside since it was initiated. The reviewed ENP is marked by decreased ambition and the abolition of the EU’s democracy promotion agenda.
7 julio 2017
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Constituent Processes and the Role of State Powers in the Transitions in North Africa
In Morocco (2011), Tunisia (2014) and Egypt (2012 and 2014), the adoption of a constitution has been considered as a central element to complete the democratic transition process.
18 agosto 2014
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Turkey and the Seemingly Unstoppable Erdogan
Turkey’s embattled prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, mired in allegations of corruption and the target of massive protests against his authoritarian rule, appears to be invincible. AKP party swept the board in March’s local elections.
14 abril 2014
- Focus
Albanian Elections Give Grounds for Optimism
Albania´s parliamentary elections offer a glimmer of hope. The smooth transfer of power is a welcome sign of maturity in a political system beset by bitter feuds and excessive polarization.
17 julio 2013
- Focus
État et transition démocratique en Libye Analyse et perspectives
La guerre pour la démocratie en Libye, menée par les pays occidentaux, cache des enjeux économiques et géostratégiques relatifs à la compétition entre les pays occidentaux et les puissances émergentes.
12 marzo 2013