However, Iraq’s economy and budget rely heavily on oil, which puts both in a precarious position
Media mentions – Middle East and North Africa
The past couple of years have seen a sharp rise in arrivals of migrants from Tunisia, especially to Italy
In a multipolar world, as Julien Barnes-Dacey and Hugh Lovatt note, the West must either invest significant resources in shaping global affairs or learn to adapt to others’ priorities
Julien Barnes-Dacey and Hugh Lovatt comment on Europe´s place in a multipolar Middle East
What truly scares Europeans is that something in Libya could disrupt the current balance of power
Although Saied claims he wants to restore democracy and give voice to the people, his actions demonstrate a rejection of fundamental freedoms and the rule of law
China is trying to establish itself as a privileged partner of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries in the energy transition, threatening European leadership in this domain
Fighting migrants smuggling from Libya is more difficult today, since smugglers operate in the part of the country controlled by General Haftar, over which Italy and the EU have limited control
On paper, the signing of a strategic partnership upgrades Palestine’s bilateral relations with China to the same levels as those enjoyed by Morocco and Jordan
The war in Ukraine, and Russia’s use of Iranian drones there, has reshuffled European priorities and created new openings for deepening engagement with Israel