Misunderstanding migration in North and West Africa
A shocking report on the apparent slave trade in migrants trapped in Libya has focused European attention on combatting smugglers. But ‘cracking down’ on migrant networks is not the answer
North Africa
Egypt’s counterterrorism strategy: The missing element
Egypt’s government is not currently a constructive partner for the West in fighting violent extremism
Escaping from Tunisia
Explaining the recent spike in migration from Tunisia to Europe
Sahel visit leaves fundamental issues unaddressed
UNSC delegation continues to focus on technical implementation rather than tackling political problems
Still wanted: New approaches to migration for Europe
The recent high-level Paris meeting on managing migration from Africa still falls far short of resolving the issue
Russia in Libya: War or Peace?
Europe must use its diplomatic leverage to ensure that increased Russian involvement does not come at the cost of further destabilisation on Europe’s southern border
Does the road to stability in Libya pass through Cairo?
Ultimately, the road to stability in Libya does pass through Cairo, but most importantly through Tripoli and Misrata
Stabilising Mali – why Europe must look beyond technicalities
To foster long-term stability in Mali, the international community must not content itself with the implementation of technicalities
Libya, the time to avoid escalation is now
The alternative is the resumption of fighting at the levels of summer 2014, which led to the establishment of ISIS in the country
Open letter to Chancellor Merkel
Uncritical engagement with Egypt will not promote European interests, says EWGE ahead of Chancellor Merkel's visit to Cairo