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How Europe can save what’s left of the Iran nuclear deal (Commentary)
Ellie Geranmayeh - 16 July 2019
With the help of Russia and China, European leaders can prevent the total collapse of the 2015 agreement—and keep the region safe
Policy Brief
Meeting the challenge of secondary sanctions
by Ellie Geranmayeh & Manuel Lafont Rapnouil - 25th June, 2019
The EU and its member states should strengthen their sanctions policy and begin to build up their deterrence and resilience against secondary sanctions
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Policy Brief
Saudi First: How hyper-nationalism is transforming Saudi Arabia
by Eman Alhussein - 19th June, 2019
Saudi Arabia is embracing a new nationalism that is transforming domestic politics and the country’s foreign policy
PDF Press Release
A framework for European-Russian cooperation in Syria (Commentary)
Julien Barnes-Dacey - 17 June 2019
If European-Russian cooperation is to move forward in Syria both sides need to settle for an outcome that delivers less than what they currently seek
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Washington’s illusory plan for Israel-Palestine (Commentary)
Hugh Lovatt - 05 June 2019
The United States is set to propose an economic plan for Israel-Palestine, spearheaded by Jared Kushner, on 25 and 26 June in Bahrain, where Gulf Arab states will discuss the troubled Palestinian economy.
A tribunal for ISIS fighters? (Commentary)
Anthony Dworkin - 31 May 2019
The goal of establishing an international tribunal to prosecute ISIS fighters is gaining momentum in European capitals, however, whether this aspiration can be translated into a credible policy remains to be seen
The future of Palestine: Youth views on the two-state paradigm (Commentary)
Hugh Lovatt - 28 May 2019
A quarter of a century on from the Oslo Peace Accords, young Palestinian writers share their views on the future of the two-state solution
Web Special
Mapping armed groups in Mali and the Sahel
by Andrew Lebovich - 24th May, 2019
Violence is tearing Mali and the Sahel apart. But who are the armed groups behind the bloodshed? Where are international actors stationed in the region? And what motivates them all?
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Meeting the challenge of secondary sanctions
by Ellie Geranmayeh, Manuel Lafont Rapnouil - 25th June, 2019
The EU and its member states should strengthen their sanctions policy and begin to build up their deterrence and resilience against secondary sanctions
PDF
Saudi First: How hyper-nationalism is transforming Saudi Arabia
by Eman Alhussein - 19th June, 2019
Saudi Arabia is embracing a new nationalism that is transforming domestic politics and the country’s foreign policy
PDF
The displacement dilemma: Should Europe help Syrian refugees return home?
by Jasmine M. El-Gamal - 14th March, 2019
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How Europe can save what’s left of the Iran nuclear deal (Commentary)
Ellie Geranmayeh - 16 July 2019
With the help of Russia and China, European leaders can prevent the total collapse of the 2015 agreement—and keep the region safe
A framework for European-Russian cooperation in Syria (Commentary)
Julien Barnes-Dacey - 17 June 2019
If European-Russian cooperation is to move forward in Syria both sides need to settle for an outcome that delivers less than what they currently seek
Washington’s illusory plan for Israel-Palestine (Commentary)
Hugh Lovatt - 05 June 2019
The United States is set to propose an economic plan for Israel-Palestine, spearheaded by Jared Kushner, on 25 and 26 June in Bahrain, where Gulf Arab states will discuss the troubled Palestinian economy.
A tribunal for ISIS fighters? (Commentary)
Anthony Dworkin - 31 May 2019
The goal of establishing an international tribunal to prosecute ISIS fighters is gaining momentum in European capitals, however, whether this aspiration can be translated into a credible policy remains to be seen
The future of Palestine: Youth views on the two-state paradigm (Commentary)
Hugh Lovatt - 28 May 2019
A quarter of a century on from the Oslo Peace Accords, young Palestinian writers share their views on the future of the two-state solution
60 days to save the JCPOA (Commentary)
Ellie Geranmayeh - 09 May 2019
Europe and Iran both want to save the nuclear deal. But each side needs to fully understand the other’s point of view if they are to avoid dangerous miscalculations
Open letter: The US and the Iran Nuclear Deal (Commentary)
- 09 May 2019
A European Joint Call on the US to Reconsider its Approach to the JCPOA. A number of ECFR Council Members have signed it.
Freeze, confiscate, restore? Swiss ideas for future EU sanctions (Commentary)
Clara Portela - 24 April 2019
Sanctions for ‘misappropriation’ have proved their worth in forging ties with new leaders in Tunisia, Egypt, and Ukraine. But it is time to strengthen them
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Vers un nouvel hyper-nationalisme saoudien ?
Paris - 09 Jul 19
Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à une discussion avec Eman Al-Hussein, Fatiha Dazi-Heni et Camille Lons, sur le thème : « Vers un nouvel hyper-nationalisme saoudien ? ».
The future of Israeli-Palestinian conflict: towards annexation and illiberalism?
Paris - 19 Jun 19
Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à une discussion avec Yehuda Shaul et Hugh Lovatt sur le thème : « The future of Israeli-Palestinian conflict: towards annexation and illiberalism? ».
Accès humanitaire et risques sécuritaires au Sahel
Paris - 14 Jun 19
Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à un Black Coffee Morning avec notamment Andrew Lebovich et Lucile Grosjean, sur le thème : « Accès humanitaire et risques sécuritaires au Sahel ».
The Future of Israeli-Palestinian Peace after Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’
Berlin - 13 Jun 19
Discussion of the US 'peace' plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and EU's position and role in the peace process.
Where next for Syrians ?
Paris - 17 May 19
Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à une table-ronde avec Jasmine El-Gamal, Bassma Kodmani et Julien Barnes-Dacey sur le thème suivant : « Where next for Syrians ? ».
Where next for Syria?
Berlin - 14 May 19
Discussion of recent developments in Syria and the implications for European policy toward the ongoing crisis.
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Quelle issue pour la situation en Libye ?
Podcast de notre BCM du 5 mai « Quelle issue pour la situation en Libye ? » en présence de Tarek Megerisi, chercheur au programme MENA de l’ECFR, Mary Fitzgerald, chercheuse et consultante indépendante et Virginie Collombier, professeure à l’Institut universitaire européen (IUE).
Video: Video: The Middle East’s new battlelines
ECFR - 03 May 2019
ECFR’s New Battlelines Project maps Iran’s coalition of allies, regional influence and the counter-coalition that has formed to oppose them.
Le retour des combattants terroristes étrangers dans l’Union Européenne
Podcast de notre discussion du 28 mars « Le retour des combattants terroristes étrangers dans l’Union Européenne » en présence de Marc Hecker, chercheur au Centre des études de sécurité de l’IFRI, Sharon Weill, chercheuse à l'École des affaires internationales (PSIA) de Science Po, Anthony Dworkin, chercheur au programme MENA de l’ECFR et Manuel Lafont Rapnouil, directeur du bureau de Paris de l’ECFR.
Protests in Algeria: A fifth term for Bouteflika?
Mark Leonard speaks with Andrew Lebovich, Anthony Dworkin and Chloe Teevan, about what the demonstrators want, and EU-Algeria relations.
Bookshelf:
La Martingale Algérienne, Réflexions sur une crise by Abderrahmane Hadj-Nacer
A History of Algeria by James McDougall
Algiers, Third World Capital: Freedom Fighters, Revolutionaries, Black Panthers by Elaine Mokhtefi
The Battlefield: Algeria 1988-2002, Studies in a Broken Polity by Hugh Roberts
Protests and the ailing president: Algeria's political crisis by Andrew Lebovich
Renewing Europe by Emmanuel Macron
Why did Iran's foreign minister resign?
Mark Leonard speaks with Ellie Geranmayeh and Dr Kayhan Barzegar about Mohammad Javad Zarif’s resignation and the current political situation in Iran. The podcast was recorded on 27 February 2019.
Bookshelf:
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Reading Lolita from Tehran by Azar Nafisi
Let the swords encircle me by Scott Peterson
Films:
Europe-Maghreb : quelle coopération en matière de migration ?
Podcast de notre discussion du 14 février « Europe-Maghreb : quelle coopération en matière de migration ? » en présence de Tasnim Abderrahim, chercheuse invitée au programme MENA de l’ECFR, Shoshana Fine, coordinatrice du programme Europe Puissance de l'ECFR, Olivier Kaba, responsable d’équipe projets Migrations de l'AFD et Chloe Teevan, coordinatrice du programme MENA de l’ECFR.
Irak : quels enjeux pour l'Europe ?
Podcast de notre BCM du 5 février « Irak : quels enjeux pour l'Europe ? » en présence de Delphine O, députée La République En Marche, Florence Gaub, directrice adjointe de l'Institut d'études de sécurité de l'Union européenne(EUISS)et modéré par Camille Lons, coordinatrice du programme Afrique du Nord et Moyen-Orient (MENA)de l’ECFR.
The US role in Syria
Anthony Dworkin steps in for Mark Leonard and discusses the US strategy in Syria with Asli Aydintasbas, Julien Barnes-Dacey and Jasmin El-Gamal. The podcast was recorded on 10 January 2019.
The disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi
Mark Leonard speaks with Asli Aydintasbas, Jeremy Shapiro and Julien Barnes-Dacy about what effect the incident might have on relations between Saudi Arabia, the US and Turkey. The podcast was recorded on the 16 October 2018.
Bookshelf:
The Jungle Grows Back by Robert Kagan
The River of Doubt by Candice Millard
Lords of the Desert by James Barr
Khashoggi disappearance: Time for an independent investigation by Julien Barnes-Dacey
No clear victory in Syria: How Europe could leverage current dynamics
Syrie : Quel rôle pour l'Europe ? Discussion avec Julien Barnes-Dacey, directeur du programme MENA de l'ECFR et Manuel Lafont Rapnouil, directeur du bureau de Paris.
The Sahel: A transit region for migration
Mark Leonard speaks with Shoshana Fine and Andrew Lebovich about what is Europe trying to so in the Sahel.
Bookshelf:
The Good Immigrant by Nico Schuettler
From Empires to NGOs in the West African Sahel by Gregory Mann
Halting ambition: EU migration and security policy in the Sahel by Andrew Lebovich
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Zenith
15th July, 2019
Policy Fellow Tarek Megerisi talked to Zenith about the conflict in Lybia and Tunesias interest in the stability of the region.
MiroirMAG
11th July, 2019
Ellie Geranmayeh is quoted by MirroirMag about Emmanuel Macron's role in the tensions between Iran and the United States.
Le Point
09th July, 2019
Ellie Geranmayeh is quoted by Le Point about Emmanuel Macron's position in the tensions between Iran and the United States.
New York Times
07th July, 2019
Ellie Geranmayeh, ECFR Senior Policy Fellow, was quoted in an article about Iran announcing it will breach the limits on uranium enrichment set out in the JCPOA.
Financial Times
05th July, 2019
Ellie Geranmayeh, ECFR Senior Policy Fellow, was quoted by the Financial Times in a a story about the seizure of a supertanker outside the Port of Gibraltar.
La Croix
04th July, 2019
Tarek Megerisi is quoted by La Croix regarding the recent air raid against Libya and the international community's inaction.
New York Times
02nd July, 2019
Tarek Megerisi was quoted in an article about the United Arab Emirates denying sending American missiles to Libya.
Forbes
02nd July, 2019
ECFR is quoted by Forbes on how Europe is circumventing sanctions against Iran.
Al Jazeera
01st July, 2019
Ellie Geranmayeh spoke to Al-Jazeera about the special-purpose-vehicle, INSTEX.
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