Has the Euromaidan movement made a lasting dent in Ukraine’s economy? What measures can be taken to mitigate the effects of political upheaval? And what can we expect from the man known as the Chocolate King?
Three years after its revolution, Libya is teetering on the edge of civil war, as core elements of democratic transition have stalled. Mary Fitzgerald, Mohamed Eljarh and Mattia Toaldo will discuss this crossroads for the country, and assess measures that Europeans could take to prevent further violence, and support Libya's long-term transition.
A discussion on European policy options in support of Israeli-Palestinian peace following a hiatus in US negotiating efforts
Faced with a global economic crisis, the single European currency has found itself debilitated, and even close to collapse. John Peet and David Marsh will consider how the crisis has affected the EU, and discuss potential courses of action in light of future challenges and opportunities for Europe
In an increasingly troubled time for the European Union, Sir Menzies Campbell, Stuart Wheeler, Mark Leonard, Prof Maurice Fraser, Dr Sara Hagemann and John Peet discuss the upcoming European parliamentary elections, and how their outcome will affect the EU and Britain's role in it.
Iraqis are heading to the polls for the first time since US troops left the country, amid deepening political polarisation and increasing levels of sectarian violence. Dr Anas Altikriti, Hayder al-Khoei and Mina Al-Oraibi will discuss the upcoming parliamentary elections and their significance in the face of renewed challenges for Iraq
Gary Sick, Dr Nasser Hadian and Wadah Khanfar discuss President Rouhani's election, which offers new openings in nuclear negotiations, however, coincides with a time of regional turmoil. How will his election affect Tehran's regional role and diplomacy?
How have recent events in Crimea affected the Ukrainian position on energy? What would be the energy implications of a federalisation of Ukraine? And in the run-up to the next European Council in June, focusing on energy security, what should the EU do to help?
John Peet, Elif Shafak and Dimitar Bechev will discuss the upcoming elections in Turkey, and how their outcome will affect the political development of a country poised on the precipice of turbulent change.
Jonathan Fenby will discuss the meteoric rise of China and the obstacles this has presented, with a view to exploring the future of the Middle Kingdom, and the world at large.