The discussion will explore how far John Kerry’s momentum can carry the process forward, what role Europe can play, what might be the impact of the breakthrough in P5+1 talks with Iran, and how the current negotiations are being viewed among the Israeli and Palestinian publics and polities.
This conversation will explore the record of US drone strikes, ask whether the US has done enough to answer concerns about transparency and accountability, and discuss whether the UK and other European countries could contribute to better international standards on the subject
Turkey is central for European energy interests. It is not only a significant energy consumer, but it is also at the heart of energy geopolitics. How can the EU and Turkey enhance their cooperation in the energy sector?
After Ukraine's decision to suspend negotiations on signing an Association Agreement/Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the EU, where does the country and the Eastern Partnership go from here?
Rania Abouzeid, who has spent considerable time in Syria among the armed opposition, will consider the prominence, role and ideology of extremist fighters and the regional ramifications.
Recent months have seen a public falling-out between Riyadh and the US over the ongoing civil war in Syria, the Iranian nuclear file and the transition in Egypt.To what extent can regional and European alliances play a more central role in Saudi strategy?
Can Europe bring greater competitiveness without completing the single market? How can the competitiveness gap between surplus and deficit countries be overcome?
This discussion with Sir Dominic Asquith will focus on Libya’s troubled transition and what Europe can do as the country commemorates its second national liberation day
On the eve of the much anticipated resumption of upgraded P5+1 talks with Iran in Geneva, Dr Solana will share his thoughts on what are the realistic prospects and likely outcomes for these talks
Can the EU and US restore the cooperative spirit that allowed them to successfully reshape the European continent 20 years ago? What kind of concrete deliverables TTIP could bring to our societies?