Politics & Cooperation

Iran: Assessing New, Emerging Geopolitics in the Middle East

Reflections on the Current Palestinian-Israeli Impasse

In order to understand the dimensions of the current Palestinian-Israeli impasse and recent developments, it is necessary to look at a number of factors.

Entry into Force of the New European Neighbourhood Policy and Negotiation of “Deep and Comprehensive” Free Trade Areas: A European Neighbourhood Policy Running at Different Speeds

The year 2014 was a special one for Euro-Mediterranean relations, insofar as it was the first year of implementation of the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

Russia and the Arab Spring

Unexpected developments in Tunisia and Egypt were at first rightly perceived in Russia as a revolt against corrupt regimes that could no longer cope with the challenges of contemporary socio-economic and political life.

Regional Integration in the Western Mediterranean: the AMU and 5+5

The figures speak for themselves; there can be no doubt that the Maghreb has the lowest level of integration of all regional groups.

The European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council in a Changing Environment

The Gulf monarchs and emirs have managed to escape the tragic fate of other Middle Eastern and North Africans monarchs, who have been killed or dethroned; indeed, they have shown great resilience.

Los nuevos ejes de la política europea

Los resultados electorales reflejan el desapego ciudadano. Es necesario lograr una UE eficaz, dinámica y útil que transforme el descontento en crítica constructiva.

Repensar la PEV en el Mediterráneo: ¿una ventana de oportunidad en 2014?

La política europea de vecindad fue diseñada para un entorno político y social estable y sus instrumentos solo se pueden implementar a medio plazo.

Egypt: A Regional Cold War

Egypt has always played a parental role in moderating Middle Eastern politics. The current situation resembles nothing more than a game of tug of war between two nations, where Egypt is the rope.

La política exterior europea

“A los socios euromediterráneos no les queda otra alternativa que trabajar juntos para poner en marcha proyectos regionales y subregionales concretos, que generen empleo”.

¿Es posible la reconciliación nacional palestina?

Hamás ha puesto en marcha medidas de confianza hacia sus rivales de Fatah. La OLP debería aprovechar el momento para acometer la reconciliación pendiente.

Argelia-Marruecos: la reapertura de fronteras

La normalización fronteriza tendría grandes beneficios económicos, impulsando el sector turístico en Marruecos y evitando la dependencia de los hidrocarburos en Argelia.