Briefs / Focus / Spot Ons

On the Need to Carefully Calibrate International Sanctions as an Instrument to Fight Corruption in the MENA Region
  • 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
Is Climate Diplomacy the Solution for more Resilient Cooperation in the Mediterranean Region?
  • 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
Tackling Disinformation and Inaccuracy: Euro-Med Digital Opportunities in the Context of the Russian Online Invasion
  • Policy Brief

Tackling Disinformation and Inaccuracy: Euro-Med Digital Opportunities in the Context of the Russian Online Invasion

Abdullatif Sleibi points out in this policy brief how the challenges of disinformation in the Russian-Ukranian war have yet to be balanced along the market logic of supply and demand.

15 February 2023
Between Hedging and Bandwagoning – Interpreting the Reactions of Middle Eastern and North African States to the Russian-Ukranian War
  • 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
Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation on Natural Disasters: Civil Protection and Emergency Management
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Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation on Natural Disasters: Civil Protection and Emergency Management

The current health crisis has highlighted new needs, such as emergency accommodation, as well as transport and logistics capacity or, more recently, energy capacity.

13 January 2023
The geopolitical aspect of food security in the Mediterranean region
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The geopolitical aspect of food security in the Mediterranean region

On a global level, the Mediterranean is the scene of numerous geopolitical tensions which are reflected, in part, in agriculture, which is a highly strategic but rather fragile sector.

13 January 2023