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Por una nueva estrategia regional en el Golfo

Por una nueva estrategia regional en el Golfo

El papel de Estados Unidos en la crisis que se vive entre los países del Golfo e Irán hacen necesario un cambio de estrategia en lo que a las sanciones sobre el país persa concierna.

 27 August 2021
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Post-Varna EU-Turkey Relations. Neither a Break-Through, nor a Break-up

The Varna summit did not bring any breakthrough in the EU-Turkey relationship. However, mutual interdependence on trade and migration means that a divorce of this troubled marriage is not in their interest.

 10 April 2018

The Union For The Mediterranean: The First Decade

After a complicated and controversial start, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) ends its first decade with a well-defined project and good expectations for the new stage that opens with the arrival of a new secretary general.

 21 March 2018

Egypt, Poised for a Comeback to the Mediterranean Region

On 6 February 2018, the Union for the Mediterranean Senior Officials confirmed the appointment of Nasser Kamel as the new Secretary General. This will mark a turning point in the life of the institution.

 21 March 2018

Iran at the Heart of the Middle East

To many countries in the Middle East, Iran is a disruptive and difficult power. But Iran’s goals are no different from those of other countries: it seeks to preserve its territorial integrity and secure its borders.

 26 February 2018

Iran at the Heart of the Middle East: The Play of Geostrategic Interests in the Region

To many countries in the Middle East, Iran is a disruptive and difficult power. But Iran’s goals are no different from those of other countries: it seeks to preserve its territorial integrity and secure its borders.

 21 February 2018

Reconstruction and “New Wars”: The Challenges For The War Economies (Syria and Libya)

Conflict has had devastating impacts on the populations of Libya and Syria, but it has also provided opportunities for new actors within their burgeoning war economies.

 17 January 2018

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

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

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
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The ENP Review, Two Years Down The Road

The ENP has not been able to answer effectively to the growing challenges in the Mediterranean region. Rightly so, the European Commission and the European External Action Service have launched a much-needed consultation.

 7 November 2017

Visión israelí de la situación en Oriente Medio

“Trump se ha dado cuenta de que la alianza entre Rusia e Irán es una amenaza no solo para la seguridad regional, sino también para la de EE UU, que es el pilar fundamental de la seguridad de Israel”.

 23 October 2017

Rivalry for Regional Hegemony in The Middle East: The Case of Saudi Arabia

Since the beginning of the Arab Uprising, Saudi Arabia has pursued a renewed policy of regional intervention with the official goal of countering Iran's hegemonic ambitions in the Middle East.

 10 October 2017