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The geopolitics of reconstruction: Who will rebuild Syria? (Commentary)
Julien Barnes-Dacey - 16 September 2019
Rebuilding Syria will not be needs driven, rather the regime will aim to subdue the emergence of meaningful civilian opposition
Cracks in the Saudi-Emirati alliance? (Commentary)
Cinzia Bianco - 13 September 2019
Policymakers have closely watched the emergence of an apparent rift between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as well as an ostensible attempt at rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, in recent weeks. The dynamics of the Gulf can have significant implications for European economic and political interests.
Tunisia's unpredictable elections (Commentary)
Anthony Dworkin - 12 September 2019
Tunisia's upcoming presidential election brings its fragmentation to light
Will the Iran conflict break the West? (Commentary)
Mark Leonard - 30 August 2019
After months of both the United States and Iran taking a harder line against each other, Europe finds itself stuck between a rock and a hard place. If Iran pursues further brinkmanship in response to US provocation, European Union member states may decide they have no choice but to embrace the Trump administration’s containment strategy.
The unacknowledged costs of the EU’s migration policy in Libya (Commentary)
Shoshana Fine & Tarek Megerisi - 25 July 2019
The ongoing war in Libya is causing growing numbers of Libyans to emigrate to Europe – and leading European states to make partnerships with authoritarian regimes
Prime mover: Johnson and the UK-Iran crisis (Commentary)
Julien Barnes-Dacey & Ellie Geranmayeh - 24 July 2019
Boris Johnson's first foreign policy test will be avoiding stumbling the UK into a broader confrontation with Iran.
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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
Towards a new Saudi hyper-nationalism?
Le podcast de notre discussion du mardi 9 juillet « Vers un nouvel hyper-nationalisme saoudien ? », en présence de Eman Al-Hussein, chercheuse associée à l’ECFR, de Fatiha Dazi-Heni, chercheuse à l'Institut de recherche stratégique de l'École militaire (IRSEM)et de Camille Lons coordinatrice du programme Moyen-Orient Afrique du Nord de l’ECFR.
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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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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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
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The displacement dilemma: Should Europe help Syrian refugees return home?
by Jasmine M. El-Gamal - 14th March, 2019
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The geopolitics of reconstruction: Who will rebuild Syria? (Commentary)
Julien Barnes-Dacey - 16 September 2019
Rebuilding Syria will not be needs driven, rather the regime will aim to subdue the emergence of meaningful civilian opposition
Cracks in the Saudi-Emirati alliance? (Commentary)
Cinzia Bianco - 13 September 2019
Policymakers have closely watched the emergence of an apparent rift between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as well as an ostensible attempt at rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, in recent weeks. The dynamics of the Gulf can have significant implications for European economic and political interests.
Tunisia's unpredictable elections (Commentary)
Anthony Dworkin - 12 September 2019
Tunisia's upcoming presidential election brings its fragmentation to light
Will the Iran conflict break the West? (Commentary)
Mark Leonard - 30 August 2019
After months of both the United States and Iran taking a harder line against each other, Europe finds itself stuck between a rock and a hard place. If Iran pursues further brinkmanship in response to US provocation, European Union member states may decide they have no choice but to embrace the Trump administration’s containment strategy.
The unacknowledged costs of the EU’s migration policy in Libya (Commentary)
Shoshana Fine & Tarek Megerisi - 25 July 2019
The ongoing war in Libya is causing growing numbers of Libyans to emigrate to Europe – and leading European states to make partnerships with authoritarian regimes
Prime mover: Johnson and the UK-Iran crisis (Commentary)
Julien Barnes-Dacey & Ellie Geranmayeh - 24 July 2019
Boris Johnson's first foreign policy test will be avoiding stumbling the UK into a broader confrontation with Iran.
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
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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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Towards a new Saudi hyper-nationalism?
Le podcast de notre discussion du mardi 9 juillet « Vers un nouvel hyper-nationalisme saoudien ? », en présence de Eman Al-Hussein, chercheuse associée à l’ECFR, de Fatiha Dazi-Heni, chercheuse à l'Institut de recherche stratégique de l'École militaire (IRSEM)et de Camille Lons coordinatrice du programme Moyen-Orient Afrique du Nord de l’ECFR.
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.
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euronews
17th September, 2019
Julien Barnes-Dacey comments on the meaningfulness of the meeting of the leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey for the Syrian peace process
The New York Times
17th September, 2019
Ellie Geranmayeh discusses Iran and the attacks on the Saudi oil facilites
Spiegel Online
16th September, 2019
Ulrike Franke speaks to Der Spiegel about the attacks on Saudi oil facilities and the definition of drones
Financial Times
16th September, 2019
Ellie Geranmayeh comments on the European response to the Saudi oil and gas facilities attack
euronews.
16th September, 2019
Anthony Dworkin is interviewed by Euronews for his views on populist candidates in Tunisia's upcoming presidential election
The Washington Post
13th September, 2019
Anthony Dworkin is cited on the upcoming presidential elections in Tunisia
BBC News
11th September, 2019
Julien Barnes-Dacey, Director of the MENA programme at ECFR, is quoted on Hungarian-Syrian diplomatic relations and their divergence from EU sanctions.
Liberte
09th September, 2019
Tarek Megerisi is quoted by Liberté regarding Khalifa Haftar's situation in Libya.
L’Orient-Le Jour
05th September, 2019
Eman Alhussein is quoted by L'Orient-Le Jour as saying about national identity and the stability of the political system in the Gulf countries.
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