Events
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XV Annual Conference of the LECE’s Mediterranean Commission
In the last decade environmental economics have gone from being an incipient field of academic research to one of the main pillars in the local, national and international public agendas.
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The Mediterranean in The Age of The Fourth Industrial Revolution
The conference is structured around four sessions dedicated to mobility and financial inclusion, the digitization of the labor market, the education system and the development of human capital.
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Civil Society and Social Movements in The Mediterranean
The main network of think tanks in politics and security in the Mediterranean, EuroMeSCo, holds its annual conference in Barcelona.
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Unleashing The Potential of Youth Activism And Building Bridges Across The Euro-Mediterranean
The IEMed Youth Forum brings together young experts and researchers from different countries in the Euro-Mediterranean region to discuss forms of youth activism in the region.
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Interdisciplinary Research Seminar “Aula Mediterrània” 2019
Complementary to the Aula Mediterrània 2018-2019 conference series, this research workshop takes place to tackle a broad range of issues affecting the Mediterranean region bringing together experts on various topics related to the Euro-Mediterranean...
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Policy Dialogue in Tunisia for More Gender-Sensitive Municipal Action in Sfax
Following its advocacy campaign for gender parity in municipal councils, the association Mouwatinet conducts several activities to promote equal participation in decision-making in municipal councils.
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XIX Meeting of the Spanish Network of The Anna Lindh Foundation
The entities grouped in the Spanish Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation (ReFAL), coordinated by the IEMed, meet to take stock of the current course, and present new ideas and projects for next year.
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The Role of China in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Beyond Economic Interests
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has traditionally been rather peripheral to China’s interests. However, under President Xi Jinping this has notably changed. What security implications can its increasing presence in the MENA entail?
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The Western Balkans: An International View of the EU Enlargement
In the context of the public agenda, the space reserved for the Balkans in the media seems insignificant, but that is where the future configuration of the European project is at stake.
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The Women’s Movements in Morocco and Journalism
Moroccan media, both traditional and digital, offer neither visibility nor support for feminist demands in Morocco.
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Saudi Arabia in World Politics: From the Cold War to the War On Terror
Saudi Arabia was a key player in the Cold War and a stage in which its battles unfolded. King Faysal's interpretation of Islam had developed as an anti-communist ideology in conjunction with the United States.
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Towards Barcelona + 25. Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation And Partnership
As part of the launch of the MedCat 2030 Mediterranean Strategy of the Generalitat de Catalunya and the future commemoration of the Barcelona Declaration of 1995, a series of debates are organized on the Mediterranean partnerships and trends.
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Hate Speech and Human Rights
The lack of courage and strong convictions in relation to immigration traditional political parties in Europe have contributed to the rise of hate speech, especially on the Internet, and to the emergence of populist political options.
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Europe and the Promotion of Democracy in the Southern Mediterranean
The promotion of international democracy has always been controversial, today perhaps more than ever. Examples from the European neighborhood attest to this: the case of Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean.
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The Suez ‘Crisis’ through a Second Class Imperialism: Portugal and Egypt (1956-1957)
In 1947 the majority of Middle Eastern output of crude oil (79%) still belonged to the British corporations. In 1956 the situation was quite different. The Suez crisis marked one of the biggest turning points in the history of the Middle East.
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Tackling the MENA Region’s Intersecting Conflicts
Following the recent withdrawal by the United States from the Iran nuclear deal, the Iran situation is becoming tense. There has been some discussion in Europe and the US about what will happen next.
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Infrastructures And Power In The Middle East And North Africa
Over the last decade, the Mediterranean and the Middle East and North Africa has experienced profound social, political and economic transformations. Increase competition among regional powers are redefining the contours of regional geopolitics.
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Morocco: Popular Mobilization and the Politics of Change
Popular mobilizations to demand more economic and social rights and better governance are common in Morocco but the regime has been able to find strategies to weaken protests and maintain stability.
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Water Security and Water Diplomacy in the Middle East
The Middle East is one of the most water scarce region in the world. The political instability and military conflicts in the region exacerbate the already precarious situation.
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Climate Security in the Sahel and the Mediterranean: Local and Regional Responses
The Sahel zone is more threatened by the climate change than any other region of the world. The developments in the Sahel present as well direct challenges to the Mediterranean region.