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Tunisia coup: What Europeans can do to save North Africa’s only democracy
Europeans cannot stand apart from the chaos in Tunisia – indeed, active European involvement now can help restore stability to the country
Europeans cannot stand apart from the chaos in Tunisia – indeed, active European involvement now can help restore stability to the country
The new Iranian administration may agree on a revised JCPOA with the US. But if the economic benefits are paltry, political support will drain away
What does the end of Operation Barkhane in its current form mean for the Sahel?
The convergence of geopolitical rivalries in the eastern Mediterranean has enhanced Greece’s standing. But it could also expose it to feuds that outpace its diplomatic and security capacity
Emmanuel Macron took allies by surprise when he announced the end of Operation Barkhane. But his new plans do not appear to offer the change of tack the Sahel needs
The EU and its member states can assist Tunisian leaders by providing new investment – and thereby reboot the democratic transition
Does the election of Raisi represent a significant change of direction following the term of President Rouhani?
Even if the JCPOA is restored, European companies will hesitate to trade in Iran. European and American officials should work together to give companies the comfort they need
Raisi’s election victory will not make Iranian politics any less volatile. Instead, it signals another of the cyclical changes in Iran’s politics that have taken place since 1979
As countries across the Middle East pause to take stock of recent conflicts, Europeans need to do more to support dialogue