Briefs / Focus / Spot Ons
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Maghrebi Foreign Policies – A Comparative Analysis
Comparing the foreign policies of the three Maghrebi states seems to make sense: after all three of them were colonized by France, they became independent alomost at the same time.
15 December 2014
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An Overview and Assessment on the Current Conflicts in the Arab Media: A Critical Vision
The Arab media has been influenced by emerging news that has been reshaping the political arena over the last few years, in particular the high mobilization of several conflicts and wars in the region.
8 December 2014
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Regional Powers in a Transforming Middle East
The Middle East region has been characterized by the presence of several regional powers. None regional power, however, has been able to assume the regional leadership role.
10 November 2014
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Migraciones entre África subsahariana y Europa. Fábulas, mitos y datos
Los sucesos en las vallas de Ceuta en 2005, la crisis de los Cayucos en 2006, la reciente tragedia de Lampedusa o la situación en Melilla alimentan sin cesar la imagen de unas fronteras débiles y porosas.
2 October 2014
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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 August 2014
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La confusión del “Jihad”
El concepto de ‘jihad’ es objeto de confusión. En el Corán aparece 35 veces y casi siempre acompañado de la expresión “en la senda de Dios”, que ya indica un sentido sobre todo espiritual.
15 July 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 April 2014
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Egypt: A Regional Cold War
Egypt has always played a parental role in moderating Middle Eastern politics. The current situation resembles nothing more than a game of tug of war between two nations, where Egypt is the rope.
8 April 2014
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The Cyprus Question: A Window of Opportunity in 2014?
Ten years ago most Greek Cypriots thought that the EU membership of the Republic of Cyprus could facilitate the conflict resolution process. These expectations were not fulfilled.
18 March 2014
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Bosnia. Cuando el nacionalismo no es suficiente
El 21 de noviembre de 1995 Warren Christopher afirmaba que el compromiso contraído en Dayton suponía “una victoria para todos aquellos que creen en una democracia multiétnica en Bosnia”.
12 March 2014
- Policy Brief
What Are the Prospects for Success of the Peace Talks on Syria?
The United Nations Peace Conference on Syria is due to take place on 22nd January. Several factors helped bring about this meeting, despite the failure of initial attempts.
21 January 2014