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Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of the Republic of Ukraine, Angela Merkel, German Chancellor, Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation and Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic at the Summit on the war in Ukraine in Normandy at Salle Murat, Palais de l'Elysée.
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

France’s Eastern Zeitenwende?

France's foreign policy shift towards Eastern Europe represents a strategic and ideological pivot that reinforces its commitment to European sovereignty and NATO expansion.

By Teona Giuashvili
08 May 2024 //
24 mins Reading time
A blue and black digital map of the earth and huge network. Background: Oxford blue view with more connection dots.
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

The impact of Russia on the resilience of NATO and the Southern Neighbourhood

Impact of Russia's presence in the Southern Neighbourhood on regional resilience and the Atlantic Alliance's stability.

By Mira Milosevich-Juaristi
07 May 2024 //
23 mins Reading time
Aerial view of Etihad Towers and Emirates Palace Hotel in west Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, one of the most influential countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

Economic and financial relations between Spain and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf: an initial assessment

Spain has numerous strengths on which to build when it comes to developing its economic and political relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council.

By Haizam Amirah-Fernández, Judith Arnal
30 Apr 2024 //
2 mins Reading time
Person holding the flag of Palestine in the street. Background: Building facade in daylight.
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

Spain’s recognition of the State of Palestine can make the difference

Former Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs analyses how the Spanish recognition of Palestine can make a difference.

By Alon Liel
09 Apr 2024 //
17 mins Reading time
Image of the workshop 'Geopolitical pathways for the energy transition'. Hand-drawn world map in grey with a blue spiral.
Climate and energy Events

Conference ”Geopolitical pathways for the energy transition: the Eastern Mediterranean”

Conference analysing the geopolitical pathways for the energy transition in the Eastern Mediterranean region.

02 Apr 2024 //
2 mins Reading time
Flag of Ukraine waving on a bridge over the Irpin river, next to Hostomel, on the outskirts of Kyiv
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

Ukraine as a mirror: should we pay an insurance premium?

Ukraine’s survival in 2024 will depend on the success of its ‘active defence’ strategy and the continued Western aid and support.

By Mira Milosevich-Juaristi
04 Mar 2024 //
11 mins Reading time
Destruction of al-Wahda Street after the Israel Defense Forces airstrikes on the Gaza Strip in May 2021. The al-Wehda Street is located in the densely populated neighbourhood of al-Rimal in Gaza City. R2P
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Experts Comments

The limits of international law: the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), Israel and the International Court of Justice

By charging Israel with genocide in the ICJ, South Africa has invoked the underlying principles and objectives of the R2P doctrine..

By Kristian Alexander
01 Mar 2024 //
8 mins Reading time
Image of the Peace Palace at night in The Hague (Netherlands), seat of the International Court of Justice. The ICJ is the principal judicial body of the United Nations
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Analyses

Prospects and implications of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling in the case of South Africa against Israel

The International Court of Justice has confirmed that it is plausible that Israel is violating its obligations in Gaza under the Genocide Convention.

By Antonio Remiro Brotóns
27 Feb 2024 //
23 mins Reading time
An interior shot of the Peace Palace, the seat of the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial body of the United Nation. Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Experts Comments

A turning point for Israel and Palestine

The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) order marks a turning point in the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

By Haizam Amirah-Fernández
30 Jan 2024 //
7 mins Reading time

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Signing ceremony for the Mercosur-EU agreement in Asunción, Paraguay (17/01/2026). On stage, raising their hands together, from left to right: José Raúl Mulino, President of Panama; Rodrigo Paz, President of Bolivia; Antonio Costa, President of the European Council; Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission; Santiago Peña, President of Paraguay; Javier Milei, President of Argentina; Yamandú Orsi, President of Uruguay; and Mauro Vieira, Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Behind them, a table bearing the words “Presidencia Pro Tempore Paraguay 2026” (Paraguay Pro Tempore Presidency 2026) displays some of the flags of the signatory countries and, further back, a screen bearing the words “Signing ceremony: Association between Mercosur and the European Union”, framed by the flags of Mercosur and the European Union.

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