22 Sep
Berlin Foreign Policy Club: Flüchtlingskrise
On Tuesday 22nd September, the Berlin Foreign Policy Club discussed the current dimension of the migration crisis and put hereby especially focus on the consequences for the Union.
Middle East and North Africa
Turkey, the Kurds and the fight against Islamic State
Europe must prioritise diplomatic support for peace between Turkey and the Kurds as a pre-requisite for a successful strategy against Islamic State
ECFR Syria expert gives evidence to parliament
Julien Barnes-Dacey explores to what extent the regional powers are responsible for the state of the conflict in Syria today
EU Differentiation and Israeli settlements
ECFR experts explain the EU’s nascent differentiation policy towards Israel and its settlements in the following two video presentations.
Deflated but defiant, Mr. Netanyahu goes to Downing Street
A visit to Downing Street is a welcome distraction for Mr. Netanyahu as Congressional options close over Iran deal
4 Sep
Black Coffee Morning: Hungary’s border fence – Europe’s external borders
How can Europe tackle the challenges of the current refugee crisis and shape a common EU migration and asylum policy?
Europe won’t bow to an anti-Iran-deal US Congress
Europeans have learned to take statements by US members of Congress with a grain of salt, particularly on polarizing issues like Iran
How Gulf States have undermined Israel’s case on Iran
Grudging acceptance of the Iran deal from the GCC has damaged Israel's ability to oppose it
Mark Regev tapped to become Israel’s UK ambassador
Although he holds no political clout, Regev can boast to be the only Israeli talking head whose performances have gone truly viral
Action points for Europe after the Libya deal
How the EU can move on from a deal to support a peaceful post-revolution politics in Libya