Brexit and the EU’s ‘Syrian bill’
The UK’s vote to withdraw from the EU has many and complex causes but it cannot be understood without making reference to the turbulence generated by the Syrian conflict.
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood
Highs and lows of immigrant integration in Spain
Spain can boast of having integrated a wave of migrants of singular size and intensity into its society. It is still, however, a long way from the countries where first-generation immigrants and their offspring have secured prominent roles in public life.
The EU-Algeria energy forum: a new narrative in the making or just another missed opportunity?
The Algeria-EU business forum on energy cooperation held in Algiers last 23 and 24 May has for the first time put together Algerian and European industry representatives and public officials, including regulatory authorities.
Ukraine, Russia and the sanctions: ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’
The end seems in sight for the economic sanctions against Russia. For the EU, it seems to be the case that Russia is no longer that bad.
Morocco: a singular path in a troubled region
The third way of peaceful and evolutionary reform has allowed Morocco to embrace proactive change as the guarantee of its long-term stability.
Libya: finding a way out of the labyrinth must be by way of the oil terminals
The decline in the oil price and the problems in restoring the level of exports are causing Libya’s economy and current accounts to haemorrhage.
Stormy months on the Aegean: the refugee deal and its impact on Turkey-EU relations
The refugee deal of 2015, followed by the opening up of a negotiation chapter, has revitalised the relations between Turkey and the EU; however, there are crucial points to bear in mind for future relations to be sustained.
Surrounded by trouble, hit by conflict: Turkey and its manifold challenges
Located in a difficult zone of conflict and power struggles between multiple players, Turkey is experiencing some hard times. Difficulties regarding its foreign policy are currently coupled with turmoil in its domestic politics, rising conflict and threats against democracy.
Algeria approves a budget right at the brink
Algeria has approved a budget for 2016 at the limit of the politically feasible after a tumultuous parliamentary session.
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