Briefs / Focus / Spot Ons
- Policy Brief
Turkey´s Fight Against Youth Radicalisation: Small Steps On a Long Path
The Turkish government has responded to radicalisation by combining both hard and soft approaches and resorting to different methods. Regardless, youth radicalisation and extremism continue to pose a threat to the country.
10 January 2018
- Policy Brief
Les non-musulmans en Islam. Quel statut?
Le papier permet de mieux comprendre les problématiques relatives à la liberté religieuse et à l’intégration des minorités religieuses en islam et dans les États musulmans.
10 January 2018
- Spot On
No Longer a New Kid on the Block – China in the Middle East
Given China’s growing role in the complex security dynamics in the Middle East and North Africa, the EU should intensify its dialogue and, where interests coincide, joint action with Beijing.
15 December 2017
- Policy Brief
The Role of Schools in Tackling the Problem of Radicalisation in Germany
How to prevent terrorist acts has become a key question within current policy debates. In search of relevant actors that can contribute to the prevention of radicalisation, schools were identified to play a major role.
13 December 2017
- Policy Brief
Beyond Signposting. New Approach to Working with Families of Radicalised Youth and Cooperating with National Authorities
An estimated 27,000-31,000 foreign fighters have joined terrorist groups such as Daesh or Al-Qaeda affiliates. The need for effective prevention and de-radicalisation programmes cannot therefore be overestimated.
12 December 2017
- Spot On
No Need for Spoilers in the EU-Tunisia Relationship
In December 2017 Council conclusions, EU Finance Ministers listed Tunisia as one of the 17 non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. There is an opportunity to reverse this decision at the next ECOFIN meeting.
11 December 2017
- Focus
Jihadism and Information Warfare beyond Daesh
The narrative surrounding the question of social media usage in the Middle East has undeniably shifted. In light of the Jihadist propaganda, the initial optimism was replaced by a skeptical view on the pitfalls of online political activism.
11 December 2017
- Focus
La rivalidad por la hegemonía regional de Oriente Medio: El caso de Arabia Saudí
El reino de Arabia Saudí, uno de los estados musulmanes más influyentes del planeta, ha imprimido un cambio notable a su política exterior desde el inicio de la llamada Primavera Árabe en 2011.
20 November 2017
- Focus
Arab Media and Political Conflict in the Wake of the Arab Uprisings
In the Middle East, television has thus maintained a strong allegiance with the ruling power in each country. But how should this loyalty be handled when the ruling power is first challenged, then shaken and finally overthrown?
13 November 2017
- Focus
La crisis en Siria y los grupos islamistas
Hace mucho tiempo que la guerra en Siria dejó de enfrentar a sirios contra sirios y se convirtió en una guerra por delegación en la cual las potencias regionales intentan dirimir sus diferencias mediante el apoyo a uno u otro bando.
17 July 2017
- Focus
The Damming of The Palestinian Spring: Security Sector Reform and Entrenched Repression
The relative stability of the occupied Palestinian territories largely escaped international attention. No significant opposition emerged to challenge the status quo in the OPT, despite high dissatisfaction.
10 July 2017
- Focus
The 2015 Review Process of the EU’s European Neighbourhood Policy
The European Neighbourhood Policy has been exposed to changes from within as well as from outside since it was initiated. The reviewed ENP is marked by decreased ambition and the abolition of the EU’s democracy promotion agenda.
7 July 2017