ECFR Madrid celebró en Casa Árabe la primera reunión del Egypt Working Group, un grupo multidisciplinar de expertos, diplomáticos europeos y responsables gubernamentales dirigido a seguir de cerca el complejo proceso de transición en Egipto
The discussion will explore how far John Kerry’s momentum can carry the process forward, what role Europe can play, what might be the impact of the breakthrough in P5+1 talks with Iran, and how the current negotiations are being viewed among the Israeli and Palestinian publics and polities.
Rania Abouzeid, who has spent considerable time in Syria among the armed opposition, will consider the prominence, role and ideology of extremist fighters and the regional ramifications.
Recent months have seen a public falling-out between Riyadh and the US over the ongoing civil war in Syria, the Iranian nuclear file and the transition in Egypt.To what extent can regional and European alliances play a more central role in Saudi strategy?
expert roundtable on challenges in the MENA region 2014
This discussion with Sir Dominic Asquith will focus on Libya’s troubled transition and what Europe can do as the country commemorates its second national liberation day
On the eve of the much anticipated resumption of upgraded P5+1 talks with Iran in Geneva, Dr Solana will share his thoughts on what are the realistic prospects and likely outcomes for these talks
The discussion will explore the possible paths to tackle the current political crisis and encourage reconciliation in Egypt.
The discussion will examine recent changes in US drone policy announced by President Barack Obama, consider what the right standard for regulating drones should be, and explore the possibility of the US and European states working together on rules for the new era of drone warfare