Briefs / Focus / Spot Ons
- Focus
Science Diplomacy in the Mediterranean: Building Trust Through Science and Knowledge
An article by Alicia Pérez-Porro highlighting the importance in the Mediterranean of science and innovation diplomacy as a means to address shared challenges.
20 November 2023
- Focus
La contención de los flujos migratorios en el Mediterráneo: un desafío para los derechos humanos
Frequently, the Mediterranean is presented as the deadliest border in the planet. The International Organization for Migration has registered 28.194 missing or dead people in the region since 2014.
20 November 2023
- Spot On
Algeria and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Reactions and Policies
Since 7 October, the Middle East is the scene of a major military escalation between Hamas and Israel in the strip of Gaza. Thousands of innocent civilians were victims of the ongoing conflict while the entire region is facing the risk of an expanded...
17 November 2023
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Morocco and the War in Gaza: The Dilemma of Principles and Interests
Morocco finds itself facing the ongoing war in Gaza between the hammer of geopolitical interests on one hand and the anvil of popular pressure and its historical commitments on the other. Morocco has adopted a cautious and moderate stance, condemning...
17 November 2023
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Egypt: Official and Popular Reactions to the war in Gaza
Egypt warned about the unprecedented security threat caused by the expansion of hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians. Cairo dealt with the crisis from a comprehensive perspective by stressing the need to protect civilians, assure safe and...
17 November 2023
- Spot On
Tunisians’ positions on Gaza war
Tunisia has traditionally expressed support to the Palestinian people and condemned Israeli actions that it considered contrary to international law. Following the Hamas attack on 7 October, the Tunisian Tunisia’s Presidency released a statement ex...
17 November 2023
- Spot On
Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank pose an existential threat to Jordan
The Kingdom of Jordan is used to standing on the edge of a precipice. Its neighbourhood is one of the most conflict-ridden in the world and the country’s resources are scarce. However, the outbreak of large-scale violence in Gaza following the Hama...
17 November 2023
- Policy Brief
Walking the Tightrope: The Ukrainian Crisis Through the Eyes of Africa
This policy brief analyses the effects of Russian economic and political influence in Africa and its response to the Ukrainian crisis.
21 March 2023
- Policy Brief
Is Climate Diplomacy the Solution for more Resilient Cooperation in the Mediterranean Region?
This policy brief proposes to explore how climate diplomacy can contribute to deeper cooperation between countries of the Mediterranean and propel a stronger relationship between its citizens.
28 February 2023
- Policy Brief
On the Need to Carefully Calibrate International Sanctions as an Instrument to Fight Corruption in the MENA Region
Alain Bifani provides an insightful overview on the power of international sanctions imposed by the external world leading to the improvement of the elites’ behaviour.
28 February 2023
- Policy Brief
Between Hedging and Bandwagoning – Interpreting the Reactions of Middle Eastern and North African States to the Russian-Ukranian War
The present policy brief features a structural analysis of the various reactions of MENA states to the Russian-Ukrainian war by the end of 2022.
14 February 2023