Events
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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...
Workshop
Economic Integration in the Euro Mediterranean Region: Past And Future
None of the milestones set nearly 25 years ago in the launch of the Euro-Mediterranean Process in Barcelona have been met due to the transformations with which Euro-Mediterranean policy has been adapted.
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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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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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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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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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Turkish Geopolitics after the General and Presidential Elections of 2018
The constitutional change approved in the 2017 referendum and contested internally and externally, gives rise to a new presidential system in Turkey. Is Turkey important to the EU? And what are Turkey's interests in the Mediterranean?
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The Role of Russia in the Middle East and North Africa Region. Strategy or Opportunism?
In recent years it has appeared that Russia has returned to become a major player in the Middle East and North Africa. While some have pointed at the new “Russian moment” as mere opportunism, others have attributed it to a broader strategy.
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Use and Abuse of Collective Memory In Israel
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict lies between two national movements with equal right to the place that need external help to find a compromise.
Conference
European Elections 2019: Europe And The Mediterranean Under Debate
The main candidates of ERC, JxCAT, Catalunya en Comú, PSC, Ciutadans and PP defend their programs in an electoral debate moderated by Mònica Terribas.
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Multi-Level Engagement in the Mediterranean
Christian Danielsson, Director-General of Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG-NEAR) of the European Commission, explains his vision on the EC´s Mediterranean agenda as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the region.