18 Feb
Expert Background Talk with Danny Seidemann on Middle East Peace Process
Background Talk with Danny Seidemann on Middle East Peace Process and the vanishing two-state solution
Middle East and North Africa
Why Europe should step up its efforts in Libya
European support for Libya is difficult because of a deteriorating security situation and lack of clear institutions, but it would have an important impact on the region
Qatar’s leadership transition: like father, like son
Qatar’s foreign policy after a sudden regime change
Boost the momentum with Iran – don’t slow it down
The next few months will present some of the biggest, and at times unexpected, challenges for those advocating a political solution addressing Iran’s nuclear programme.
Egypt’s military & Europe’s response
Issandr el Amrani, Florence Gaub, and Anthony Dworkin take a close look at the situation in Egypt, the motivation and interests of the military,…
4 Feb
Sisi and the Future of Egypt- From Field Marshal to Pharaoh?
This discussion will explore varying dynamics to the events unfolding in the country: Issandr El Amrani will analyse internal developments, Anthony Dworkin will outline a possible long-term vision for European policy vis-à-vis Egypt, and Florence Gaub will take a look at the active role of the armed forces in the country.
European Foreign Policy Scorecard 2014
A comprehensive assessment of European foreign policy
The 1,001 lives of al-Qaeda in Iraq
The violence of recent events that have struck Iraq over the course of recent weeks poses questions not only about Iraq’s continuing transition but also about al-Qaeda’s ascendancy in the country
24 Jan
Reorienting Iran’s outlook beyond the nuclear deal
NIAC President Trita Parsi and Research Director Reza Marashi, will present their research on the changes in the Iranian narrative over the last six months and outline their proposals regarding scientific collaboration. If successful, they argue that such a project could have an impact on Iran's conduct well beyond the nuclear issue.
Seven reasons why the Arab uprisings are eclipsing Western values
The Arab awakening is about people claiming democratic rights to emancipate themselves from the traditional influence of the West, rather than trying to join it. Instead of being a region mired in the past, the clash of modern practices in the Arab world might offer some lessons for the future world order.