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League and nations: Europe’s unity struggle at the Sharm El-Sheikh summit (Commentary)
Anthony Dworkin - 15 February 2019
The optics of the EU-Arab League summit could prove difficult for European leaders. Yet they barely agree on what they themselves want from it
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.
The economic war on Syria: Why Europe risks losing (Commentary)
Nour Samaha - 11 February 2019
Sanctions can never be ‘smart’; new EU and US measures on Syria are only likely to strengthen the regime, not weaken it
Trading with Iran via the special purpose vehicle: How it can work (Commentary)
Ellie Geranmayeh, Esfandyar Batmanghelidj - 07 February 2019
On 31 January, Germany, France and Britain announced the establishment of a special purpose vehicle aimed at facilitating legitimate trade with Iran
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.
In Afghanistan, a fragile hope emerges (Commentary)
Vygaudas Ušackas - 01 February 2019
Should peace talks succeed, Europeans and other international partners will need to demonstrate staying power in times of peace as well as war
What Europe should do about Syria (Commentary)
Julien Barnes-Dacey - 28 January 2019
European states pushing to re-engage must not offer Assad cost-free re-legitimisation
Warsaw ‘Iran’ summit: What lies beneath (Commentary)
Buras, Piotr & Ellie Geranmayeh & Jeremy Shapiro - 24 January 2019
ECFR experts share their insight into the manouevres around next month’s US-Poland summit. What does it mean for the JPCOA, and what steps should European countries take in response?
Tunisia – between instability and renewal (Commentary)
Anthony Dworkin - 21 January 2019
Strikes and elections are raising the tension in Tunisian society and politics. The socio-economic divisions that led to the 2011 revolution still afflict the country and are causing increased public disaffection.
Why the Iran nuclear deal still matters for Europe (Commentary)
Ellie Geranmayeh - 16 January 2019
Today is the JCPOA's third birthday - will it have another one?
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Testing the water: How water scarcity could destabilise the Middle East and North Africa
by Tareq Baconi - 13th November, 2018
When the weapons fall silent: Reconciliation in Sinjar after ISIS
by Rania Abouzeid - 30th October, 2018
Hundreds of thousands of displaced persons in Sinjar are attempting to rebuild their lives after the brutal reign of ISIS
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Halting ambition: EU migration and security policy in the Sahel
by Andrew Lebovich - 25th September, 2018
Some European leaders see stabilisation of the region – through curbing migration and counter terror threats – as key to the future of the European project
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Order from chaos: Stabilising Libya the local way
by Tarek Megerisi - 19th July, 2018
The tragedy of Libya in well known in outline but poorly known in detail – to many in Europe, that is. But Europe has a role in the country's stabilisation.
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League and nations: Europe’s unity struggle at the Sharm El-Sheikh summit (Commentary)
Anthony Dworkin - 15 February 2019
The optics of the EU-Arab League summit could prove difficult for European leaders. Yet they barely agree on what they themselves want from it
The economic war on Syria: Why Europe risks losing (Commentary)
Nour Samaha - 11 February 2019
Sanctions can never be ‘smart’; new EU and US measures on Syria are only likely to strengthen the regime, not weaken it
Trading with Iran via the special purpose vehicle: How it can work (Commentary)
Ellie Geranmayeh, Esfandyar Batmanghelidj - 07 February 2019
On 31 January, Germany, France and Britain announced the establishment of a special purpose vehicle aimed at facilitating legitimate trade with Iran
In Afghanistan, a fragile hope emerges (Commentary)
Vygaudas Ušackas - 01 February 2019
Should peace talks succeed, Europeans and other international partners will need to demonstrate staying power in times of peace as well as war
What Europe should do about Syria (Commentary)
Julien Barnes-Dacey - 28 January 2019
European states pushing to re-engage must not offer Assad cost-free re-legitimisation
Warsaw ‘Iran’ summit: What lies beneath (Commentary)
Buras, Piotr & Ellie Geranmayeh & Jeremy Shapiro - 24 January 2019
ECFR experts share their insight into the manouevres around next month’s US-Poland summit. What does it mean for the JPCOA, and what steps should European countries take in response?
Tunisia – between instability and renewal (Commentary)
Anthony Dworkin - 21 January 2019
Strikes and elections are raising the tension in Tunisian society and politics. The socio-economic divisions that led to the 2011 revolution still afflict the country and are causing increased public disaffection.
Why the Iran nuclear deal still matters for Europe (Commentary)
Ellie Geranmayeh - 16 January 2019
Today is the JCPOA's third birthday - will it have another one?
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Past events
Conferencia: Migraciones en el mundo Árabe
Madrid - 12 Feb 19
Conferencia, celebrada en colaboración con Casa Árabe, para tratar las cuestiones migratorias que conciernen a Europa y al Norte de África.
Migration Cooperation across the Mediterranean
Berlin - 11 Feb 19
Following the launch of Tasnim Abderrahim's paper on migration in the mediterranean, the ECFR Berlin is hosting a lunch time event to discuss European cooperation with North Africa.
Irak : quels enjeux pour l’Europe ?
Paris - 05 Feb 19
Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à un Black Coffee Morning, en présence de Delphine O, Florence Gaub et Camille Lons sur le thème suivant : « Irak : quels enjeux pour l'Europe ? ».
US Sanctions & Economic Warfare: Impact for Europe
London - 04 Dec 18
Discussing US secondary sanctions
Mohammed ben Salman : Réformiste visionnaire ou prince autoritaire ?
Paris - 20 Nov 18
Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à un séminaire, en présence de Christine Ockrent, Julien Barnes, et modéré par Camille Lons, sur le thème suivant : « Mohammed ben Salman : Réformiste visionnaire ou prince autoritaire ? »
Briefing privado: “Europa, España, Libia y la crisis migratoria”
Madrid - 07 Nov 18
La oficina de ECFR en Madrid organizó una sesión informativa sobre la crisis en Libia y la experiencia migratoria de España con los representantes de las diferentes embajadas e instituciones europeas en Madrid.
Is Gaza once again on the brink of war?
London - 25 Oct 18
To take stock of the recent escalation in Gaza and international stabilisation efforts
Book Presentation: “Preventing Palestine”: A Discussion with Seth Anziska
London - 11 Oct 18
With Seth Anziska, University College London
Moderated by Hugh Lovatt, ECFR Policy Fellow
Thursday 11 October, 12.30-13.30 (registration from 12.15)
ECFR, 4th floor, Tennyson House, 159-165 Great Portland St, London W1W 5PA
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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
Les politiques migratoires et de sécurité de l’Union européenne dans le Sahel
Podcast de notre BCM du 9 octobre : « Les politiques migratoires et de sécurité de l’Union européenne dans le Sahel » avec Giovanni Faleg, senior analyst à l’EUISS, Jalel Harchaoui, doctorant en Géopolitique à l’Université de Paris 8, Andrew Lebovich, chercheur invité au programme Moyen-Orient et Afrique du Nord (MENA) de l’ECFR, et moderé par Manuel Lafont Rapnouil, directeur du bureau de Paris de l’ECFR.
Russia and the Middle East
Podcast de notre conférence du 1 octobre en partenariat avec l’Institut d’études de sécurité de l’Union européenne (EUISS) : « Russia and the Middle East » en présence de Nicu Popescu, directeur du programme Europe Elargie, Stanislav Secrieru, senior analyst à l’EUISS, Julien Barnes-Dacey, directeur du programme MENA et Timofey Borisov, chercheur au Centre de l'analyse des stratégies et technologies de Moscou (CAST).
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The Idlib crisis – Can Turkey and Europe avert disaster?
Mark Leonard examines the looming Syrian-Russian military action in Idlib in discussion with ECFR experts Asli Aydıntaşbaş, Julien Barnes-Dacey, and Almut Möller. What do Turks and Europeans make of the possible humanitarian and geopolitical consequences?
Bookshelf
The tiger who came to tea by Judith Kerr
Into the Hands of the Soldiers: Freedom and Chaos in Egypt and the Middle East by David D. Kirkpatrick
The Death of Truth: Notes on Falsehood in the Age of Trump by Michiko Kakutani
Francis Fukuyama Postpones the End of History by Louis MenandThe podcast was recorded on 12 September.
Is Libya falling apart again?
Mark Leonard speaks with Julien Barnes-Dacey and Tarek Megerisi about the Libyan conflict, the impact of the Paris summit, and Europe’s fight over migration policies in the country. The podcast was recorded on 29 June 2018.
Bookshelf:
No Turning Back by Rania Abouzeid
Wind, Sand and Stars by Antoine Saint-Exupery
How Democracy Ends by David Runciman
Humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen: What can Europe do?
Mark Leonard speaks with Adam Baron, Ellie Geranmayeh and Julien Barnes-Dacey about Yemen caught in the midst of a regional conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The podcast was recorded on 19 June 2018.
Bookshelf:
Tribes and Politics in Yemen by Marieke Brandt
Yemen: The Unknown War by Dana Adams Schmidt
Afghanistan: Between Hope and Fear by Paula Bronstein
No Turning Back by Rania Abouzeid
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Reuters
18th February, 2019
Piotr Buras comments on Poland's withdrawal from a planned summit in Israel following a row over Polish collaboration during the Holocaust.
El Periodico
17th February, 2019
Julien Barnes-Dacey on ISIS' possible strategy after US withdrawal from Syria.
The Independent
15th February, 2019
Ellie Geranmayeh on Europe's reaction to the US-led conference on the Middle East in Warsaw.
El País
14th February, 2019
Ellie Geranmayeh is quoted on the United States' request to its European allies to abandon the nuclear agreement with Iran.
Euronews
13th February, 2019
Piotr Buras on the Polish-US relationship ahead of the Iran conference in Warsaw.
al-Monitor
13th February, 2019
Ellie Geranmayeh on Europe's reaction to the Iran conference in Warsaw.
Gazeta Wyborcza
13th February, 2019
Ellie Geranmayeh speaks with Gazeta Wyborcza about the Middle East conference in Poland.
Foreign Policy
13th February, 2019
Ellie Geranmayeh on the results of the US maximum pressure policy towards Iran.
Wall Street Journal
13th February, 2019
In this Wall Street Journal article, Ellie Geranmayeh comments on the Iran conference in Warsaw.
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