Out of Stockholm: Diplomacy and de-escalation in Yemen
More than three years after a Saudi-led military coalition and its Yemeni allies captured Aden, the city remains shrouded in the marks of war
Middle East and North Africa
Pushing the boundaries: How to create more effective migration cooperation across the Mediterranean
Introduction As the European Union strives to stem the flow of migrants across the Mediterranean, its policymakers have repeatedly identified North Africa as key to…
The US role in Syria
Anthony Dworkin steps in for Mark Leonard and discusses the US strategy in Syria with Asli Aydintasbas, Julien Barnes-Dacey and Jasmin El-Gamal. The podcast was recorded…
Top ten ECFR reads from 2018
2018 was a big picture year for our readers, or at least their worries expanded. In 2017, our readers’ eyes were clearly turned to Russia—seven…
Iran oil exports: 8 waivers and the OPEC meeting
Iran’s oil exports are likely to remain limited in 2019, with significant negative impact on Iran’s economy
The death of a jihadist: A chance to curb Mali’s conflict
Last month, French forces in Mali killed one of the Sahel’s most prominent jihadist leaders, Amadou Koufa – his death is a brief opportunity for Mali’s government and the international community
The road to Uppsala: Opportunity and urgency in Yemen
This past weekend, the first steps toward political dialogue in Yemen took place in Sweden; but with a large part of the country on the brink of famine, a sense of urgency remains
New currents in Libya’s stagnant waters
The most important development in Libya’s recent history may have just taken place. And it was not a high-level summit, but a new expression of popular opinion on Libya’s future
4 Dec
US Sanctions & Economic Warfare: Impact for Europe
Discussing US secondary sanctions