Briefs / Focus / Spot Ons
- Policy Brief
Terrorism in the Sahel Region: An Evolving Threat on Europe’s Doorstep
A combination of several factors exacerbated the Sahel’s vulnerability. In this volatile landscape, violent extremism and armed militancy created the conditions for the expansion of new threats in the Sahel region and its neighbourhood.
19 febrero 2018
- Focus
Comparing the War Economies of Syria and Libya
There are four principal modalities of the Libyan and Syrian war economies: the extraction of rents and extortion; the direct sale of goods; access to or predation upon state revenues; and the patronage of external actors.
19 febrero 2018
- Focus
From Refugees to Asylum Seekers? Palestinian Refugees and the Syrian Conflict
The current forced migration of Palestinian refugees, largely overshadowed by the magnitude of the Syrian refugee crisis, raises many questions regarding the status of refugees forced to leave their countries.
12 febrero 2018
- Policy Brief
Fragile States and the Issue of Foreign Interventions in the Sahel
The EU policy towards the Sahel was either a failure or mixed success because of different reasons. Without a more significant financial contribution and a comprehensive approach, the EU cannot contribute to state building processes in the Sahel.
9 febrero 2018
- Policy Brief
Turkey´s Fight Against Youth Radicalisation: Small Steps On a Long Path
The Turkish government has responded to radicalisation by combining both hard and soft approaches and resorting to different methods. Regardless, youth radicalisation and extremism continue to pose a threat to the country.
10 enero 2018
- Spot On
No Longer a New Kid on the Block – China in the Middle East
Given China’s growing role in the complex security dynamics in the Middle East and North Africa, the EU should intensify its dialogue and, where interests coincide, joint action with Beijing.
15 diciembre 2017
- Policy Brief
The Role of Schools in Tackling the Problem of Radicalisation in Germany
How to prevent terrorist acts has become a key question within current policy debates. In search of relevant actors that can contribute to the prevention of radicalisation, schools were identified to play a major role.
13 diciembre 2017
- Policy Brief
Beyond Signposting. New Approach to Working with Families of Radicalised Youth and Cooperating with National Authorities
An estimated 27,000-31,000 foreign fighters have joined terrorist groups such as Daesh or Al-Qaeda affiliates. The need for effective prevention and de-radicalisation programmes cannot therefore be overestimated.
12 diciembre 2017
- Focus
Jihadism and Information Warfare beyond Daesh
The narrative surrounding the question of social media usage in the Middle East has undeniably shifted. In light of the Jihadist propaganda, the initial optimism was replaced by a skeptical view on the pitfalls of online political activism.
11 diciembre 2017
- Focus
Arab Media and Political Conflict in the Wake of the Arab Uprisings
In the Middle East, television has thus maintained a strong allegiance with the ruling power in each country. But how should this loyalty be handled when the ruling power is first challenged, then shaken and finally overthrown?
13 noviembre 2017
- 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
- Focus
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