The Maghreb: regional disintegration and the risks of the zero-sum logic
The Maghreb has been showing signs of an accelerated regional disintegration in the midst of heightened intra-regional conflict.
Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood
Riders on the storm: North Africa’s pathways to resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have unleashed a number of socioeconomic and geopolitical shocks and shifts in North Africa.
China in the Maghreb: engagement, perceptions and prospects
With China’s rise to the status of global power, its relationship with the Maghreb has generated both risks and opportunities in the region.
Increasing G20 cooperation on debt and investment in Africa
Since the beginning of Ukraine´s invasion, debt restructuring efforts in Africa have been increasingly jeopardised by geopolitical tensions.
Vladimir Putin, a hostage to his own game
How will the latest events following the Prigozhin rebellion influence the future of Vladimir Putin and Russia?
Quo Vadis Iran? The future of the Islamic Republic after the protests started in 2022
This analysis examines the political capitalisation of the ongoing protests that began in 2022 and the possible short-term future of Iran.
What the role for the EU in today’s geoeconomic scenario? Strengthening ties with the South and Easter Neighbours
What role should the EU play in its Southern and Eastern neighbourhood? How are powers such as the United States, Russia and China changing?
Relapsing into deadlock: Libya’s recurring government splits and international recognition dilemmas
After the spark of the revolution and the international military intervention, Libya is yet to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
What will the EU do if the Arab revolts return?
The question that every European leader must ask himself today is: “what options will the EU have when the Arab revolts return?”.
Assessing the implications of COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine for Africa and Europe-Africa relations
A two-day hybrid event to reflect on how to strengthen the Europe-Africa partnership in times of multiple crises.
The Abraham Accords two years on: from ambition to reality
Two years on, the Abraham Accords seem to have become stuck between their ambitious hopes and the constraints imposed by reality.
Tunisia: the dismantling of a democracy
Tunisia is now led by an individual who is institutionalising a system where he can rule alone with no opposition.