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Oslo + 25, Lessons Learned and Ways Forward
The Oslo Accords have been the subject of considerable debate ever since the agreement was signed in 1993. 25 years later, an almost desperate situation paradoxically opens a window of opportunity for Europe.
19 November 2018
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Recovering EU – Egypt Relations, But Core Political Issues Remain
The eighth EU - Egypt Association Council is due to meet on 20 December 2018. The EU - Egypt relationship holds great potential for socio-economic cooperation, while political issues remain unresolved.
19 November 2018
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Post-Varna EU-Turkey Relations. Neither a Break-Through, nor a Break-up
The Varna summit did not bring any breakthrough in the EU-Turkey relationship. However, mutual interdependence on trade and migration means that a divorce of this troubled marriage is not in their interest.
10 April 2018
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Egypt, Poised for a Comeback to the Mediterranean Region
On 6 February 2018, the Union for the Mediterranean Senior Officials confirmed the appointment of Nasser Kamel as the new Secretary General. This will mark a turning point in the life of the institution.
21 March 2018
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Iran at the Heart of the Middle East
To many countries in the Middle East, Iran is a disruptive and difficult power. But Iran’s goals are no different from those of other countries: it seeks to preserve its territorial integrity and secure its borders.
26 February 2018