Briefs / Focus / Spot Ons
- Policy Brief
Arab Mediterranean Youth Migration. Who Wants to Leave, and Why?
The push factors of an economic nature are key behind the phenomenon of Arab Mediterranean youth migration. However, the desire to migrate does not depend on the education level and the (un)employment of the young people.
16 March 2017
- Policy Brief
Fragility in Tunisia: a Test Case for Integrated Security and Development Assistance
Security is a key challenge for Tunisia’s democratic transition. Despite significant increase in foreign support to the Tunisian security sector, a lack of integrated security-development strategy may erode the country’s progress towards stabilit...
12 March 2017
- Policy Brief
Syrian Civil War: Limitations and Preconditions for Effective Multilateralism in an Evermore Conflictual Multipolar World
The only feasible way to reach lasting conflict resolution in Syria requires external actors finding a reconciliation of interests that goes far beyond the Syrian conflict. There is a need for a U.S.-EU-Russian grand bargain.
28 February 2017
- Policy Brief
Security Challenges in the Maghreb: The Nexus between Bad Governance and Violent Extremism
The Maghreb has faced serious security challenges in recent years. Although many pundits focus attention on “terrorism,” they often overlook the nexus between bad governance and violent extremism.
27 February 2017
- Policy Brief
Gender Inequality and Integration of Non-EU Migrants in the EU
Labour market and integration of refugees and migrants in general is at the forefront of the current policy debate. And rightly so; better integration benefits the migrant, the host country’s population and public finances.
20 February 2017
- Focus
Theorizing the Role of Experts in Shaping Euro-Mediterranean Politics, at a Time of Erosion of Democratic Legitimacy and Emergence of Contested Issues
The main objective of this article is to understand if and how experts are contributing to shape EU foreign policy, with a specific focus on Euro-Mediterranean affairs.
13 February 2017
- Focus
EU Good Offices in Revolutionary Egypt (2012-2013)
The assessment of the period from Mubarak’s fall to the launching of a new political regime remains deeply controversial, with judgements often clouded by very strong emotions in Egypt and differing international agendas.
6 February 2017