Briefs / Focus / Spot Ons
- Policy Brief
Facilitating a Political Transition in Syria
The International Syria Support Group agreed upon a cessation of hostilities in Munich. What are the prospects of a confederal approach to a political transition in Syria, as proposed by international officials?
10 March 2016
- Policy Brief
Turkey and the EU: A New Path Toward a Shared Security Policy
The current geopolitical situation opens space for security cooperation between Ankara and Brussels. Turkey should redefine its strategy to include European priorities, whereas the EU needs to recognise some of the Turkish interests as legitimate.
4 March 2016
- Policy Brief
Reconceptualising Sustainable Responses to the Refugee Crisis
An unprecedented number of asylum-seekers crossed the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe in 2015. How can states better understand and respond to the complex realities of forced displacement and migration in the 21st century?
24 February 2016
- Policy Brief
How Could Egypt and Tunisia Reverse the Growth of Islamist Violent Radicalisation?
Egypt and Tunisia have been witnessing over the past few years a new wave of violent Islamist radicalisation. The engagement of youth in political violence shows that relying only on classical counter-terrorism strategies may increase violent radical...
3 February 2016
- Policy Brief
From Activism to Artivism: New Forms of Youth Activism in the Aftermath of the 20 February Movement
Morocco witnessed one of the most dynamic youth protest in its modern history during the Arab uprisings. To face this youth political action, the state´s strategy consisted in constitutional reform and de-legitimization of the radicals.
29 January 2016
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What’s Next for UN Peace Efforts in Libya?
Established after the Libyan Revolution in 2011, UNSMIL has since been aiming to support Libyan national efforts in post-conflict peace-building and transition.
14 December 2015
- Policy Brief
In Search of a New Balance between Agricultural Trade and Development in the Euro-Mediterranean
Growing food commodity prices on world markets, resulting in economic pressures on the MENA region, highlighted the importance of the development of agriculture, which has long been neglected by the policies pursued by national elites.
25 November 2015
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Crisis, Conflict and the Political Economy of the Middle East Region
Any attempt to understand the political economy of the Middle East must begin with the area´s significance to global capitalism. The discovery of vast supplies of hydrocarbons was to position the Middle East at the center of world politics.
8 June 2015
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La révolution tunisienne: une révolution 2.0 ?
Apres s´être assuré de la fuite de Ben Ali, le monde entier a commencé à parler d´une « révolution Internet » ou d´une « révolution 2.0 ». Mais quelle est la vérité dans cette affirmation ?
7 May 2015
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Towards a Strong, Inclusive and Transnational Women’s Rights Movement in the Arab World. A Matter of EU-Mediterranean Policy?
Although women made an important contribution to the Arab Spring, they are no longer playing a comparable role in the reorganization of political life in the Arab transition countries.
4 May 2015
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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