Briefs / Focus / Spot Ons
- Policy Brief
The Libyan Revolution: Outcome and Perspectives – The Social Context
The disappearance of Gaddafi from the scene has not changed the pattern. In fact, with the delicate balance held by Gaddafi gone, the political actors would have to find a new balance.
25 noviembre 2011
- Policy Brief
The Libyan Revolution: Outcome and Perspectives
The plans for the future can only go forward provided a set of initial conditions are satisfied first. As the chaos surrounding the formation of the new government suggests, this is far from the case at present
21 noviembre 2011
- Policy Brief
Why Syria’s Crisis Is Political in Nature
Many analysts and commentators privilege economic issues as the main reason for the Syrian uprising. However, from the beginning protesters made it clear - they would compromise for nothing other than drastic political change.
4 noviembre 2011
- Policy Brief
The Coming of the “Arab Autumn”: Lessons Learned from Tunisia’s Democratic Transition
While watching carefully to see how Tunisia’s Islamists will exercise their newly-gained political power, the EU should develop and implement a balanced approach to this North African country.
4 noviembre 2011
- Policy Brief
Tunisia: The Next Phase
Election Day has come and gone in Tunisia, marking the end of the first transitional phase of the post-Ben Ali era and the beginning of another. The the challenges facing the Tunisian polity in the coming period are considerable.
4 noviembre 2011
- Policy Brief
Four Keys to Understand Tunisian Politics after the Elections
In the context of increasing panic surrounding the outcome of the Tunisia elections, it is important to stress four key aspects of the current situation, which can help frame discussions of Tunisian politics in a less emotional perspective.`
4 noviembre 2011
- Policy Brief
The Arab Spring. Is Algeria the Exception?
Following the uprising in Tunisia, media attention focused on Algeria, which many believed was next in line.
20 octubre 2011
- Policy Brief
Palestine, the United Nations and the Role of External Actors: Where Does that Leave Europe?
Where will the mediation efforts leave Europe once the diplomatic activity at the UN is over and the Security Council debates Palestine’s request for membership?
27 septiembre 2011
- Policy Brief
L’Algérie et le « Printemps Arabe » : un contexte singulier, à court terme, et des perspectives communes, à long terme
L’Algérie est bien affectée par la vague de contestation politique qui parcourt l’ensemble du monde arabe. Et ce, en raison d’un contexte national singulier, actuellement dominé par dix caractéristiques majeures.
21 septiembre 2011
- Focus
The International Community is Trying to Learn That You Cannot Export Democracy
The international community is now trying to learn that you cannot export democracy. It is crucial that the countries in the Arab world know this too and instead develop their own types of democracy.
20 septiembre 2011
- Policy Brief
September 2011 – Is It a Turning Point?
The change of Palestinian strategy from negotiations to an effort to get UN recognition for a Palestinian state is a result of a stalemate in the negotiations process. In Israel there is a debate on the implications of this new Palestinian strategy....
15 septiembre 2011
- Policy Brief
Palestine at the UN: Outlook and Expected Implications
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has initiated a process of application for UN membership ahead of the regular UN General Assembly meeting that would start on 20th September. The move seemed to come as a result of several concerns.
15 septiembre 2011