Game of chicken: How the oil price war threatens the Gulf
The Russian-Saudi oil spat is exacerbating volatility in the Gulf – and beyond
Middle East and North Africa
Infected: The impact of the coronavirus on the Middle East and north Africa
The coronavirus has hit the Middle East and north Africa at a time when the region is already burdened with multiple problems, including a series…
Iraq, Iran, and the spectre of US sanctions
European governments must seek to dissuade the US from using Iraq as a new battlefield in its struggle with Iran.
Escalation nation: Iraq and the US-Iran rivalry
While Washington and Tehran appear eager to avoid a direct conflict with each other, the cycle of military aggression in Iraq could drag the country into deeper instability
Many elephants in the room: the EU and the Turkey, Syria, coronavirus and refugee crises
The European Union faces a multi-crisis situation at the moment. As the conflict in Idlib and the circumstances at the Greek-Turkish border has erupted, Europe…
Home and away: Mohammad Bin Salman projects his power
The Saudi leadership’s recent robust moves could mark the start of the crown prince’s long-awaited ascent to the throne
11 Mar
The War in Yemen and the Southern Question: what can Europe do?
Lunch discussion with ECFR and external experts on the Yemen conflict and what Europe can do.
Syrian voices: Where next for European policy?
Seven Syrians discuss how Europe can improve its approach to Syria
Erdogan’s refugee gambit
Ankara hopes that a new financial agreement with the European Union will promote a positive image of the economy and reverse the decline in support for the Justice and Development Party
5 Mar
Charting a European path in the Gulf
Morning discussion with ECFR and external experts on European involvement in the Gulf and its engagement with other regional actors