This paper aims to assess the concurrent need to secure European interests in the maritime domain vis-à-vis threats originating from the area going from the Mediterranean to the Strait of Hormuz.
Since the Arab uprisings, conflict realities in MENA have undergone a substantial change. As the EU’s crisis management policies in the past have been largely perceived as a failure, has the EU reacted in an appropriate way to this change?
The International Syria Support Group agreed upon a cessation of hostilities in Munich. What are the prospects of a confederal approach to a political transition in Syria, as proposed by international officials?
Egypt and Tunisia have been witnessing over the past few years a new wave of violent Islamist radicalisation. The engagement of youth in political violence shows that relying only on classical counter-terrorism strategies may increase violent radical...
El balance de la guerra contra el terrorismo ha demostrado ser desastroso. Por eso, frente a la amenaza del EI, es necesario más que nunca dar prioridad al enfoque político y diplomático.
“La actual ola de violencia no está siendo dirigida ni por Hamás, ni por Al Fatah. Es fruto de la desesperación y de la frustración de la gente, que percibe que no hay ningún tipo de avance”.
Los intereses de Moscú no difieren tanto de Occidente: acepta la idea de una Siria pos-Al Assad, simplemente quiere garantizarse un lugar en ella.
Established after the Libyan Revolution in 2011, UNSMIL has since been aiming to support Libyan national efforts in post-conflict peace-building and transition.
The stories that captives on both sides told of their dramas and adventures give us a vivid picture of that conflict, but it also allows us to experience unexpected economic and cultural exchanges.
Desde la caída de la Yamahiriya, las milicias son a la vez adversarios del poder político y de su brazo armado y fuerzas que ayudan a ese poder en el ámbito de la seguridad.
The Joint Policy Study analyzes and monitors the threat of terrorist groups with a focus on Syria (Daesh, Al-Nusra Front, and Al Qaeda), and the issue of foreign fighters’ recruitment.
With the organization of a workshop on the prevention of radicalization through education, the IEMed takes part in the international conference Madrid + 10.
