Russia’s Syrian intervention
Snap analysis on the nature of Russia's involvement from an ECFR Syria expert
Syria / Iraq / Lebanon
2 Oct
Containing the Islamic State: A revolutionary approach
Professor Stephen Walt explored a radically new approach on how to contain the Islamic State
22 Sep
Berlin Foreign Policy Club: Flüchtlingskrise
On Tuesday 22nd September, the Berlin Foreign Policy Club discussed the current dimension of the migration crisis and put hereby especially focus on the consequences for the Union.
Turkey, the Kurds and the fight against Islamic State
Europe must prioritise diplomatic support for peace between Turkey and the Kurds as a pre-requisite for a successful strategy against Islamic State
ECFR Syria expert gives evidence to parliament
Julien Barnes-Dacey explores to what extent the regional powers are responsible for the state of the conflict in Syria today
4 Sep
Black Coffee Morning: Hungary’s border fence – Europe’s external borders
How can Europe tackle the challenges of the current refugee crisis and shape a common EU migration and asylum policy?
Ankara’s risky offensive
Abandoning the Kurdish peace process may prove a high price to pay for Turkish support against Islamic State
Are Central Asian migrants in Russia a recruiting ground for Islamic State?
Hundreds of fighters from the North Caucasus region are tavelling to Syria to join IS
Will air strikes in Syria work?
The idea that the UK can make a meaningful difference by expanding air strikes is far-fetched
1 Jul
Mediterranean Chaos
Crises, regional challenges, Europe's role