
The UN’s endorsement of US-backed Resolution 2797 on Morocco’s autonomy plan on “Western Sahara” marks initial steps toward solving one of the long-standing territorial dispute ...

France's ongoing political crisis is culminating into one of the most significant EU's core domestic crises in recent memory. Since early 2024, French administrations have face ...

The international momentum recognizing Palestinian statehood reflects a growing acknowledgment of the dire situation in Gaza. With over 78 percent of UN member countries recogn ...

European stances on the question of Palestinian statehood were never straightforward. For decades, the prospect of recognizing Palestinian statehood remained on the fringes of ...

The past year has seen a major increase in tensions with a direct impact on European security. The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to test the effectiveness of the bloc whil ...

As the European Union enters the second half of 2025, Denmark now assumes the rotating chair of the Council at a time when the Union faces a complex set of internal and ex ...

The importance of addressing Korea's engagement in Africa has never been more evident, as both regions are actively pursuing new opportunities for robust, mutually beneficial c ...

In recent months, the shifting landscape of European security has undergone substantial recalibrations. The relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union has e ...

The implementation of US tariffs has created a highly hostile and potentially destabilizing climate for the EU, jeopardizing critical sectors and revealing flaws in the bloc's ...

In an era marked by geopolitical realignments and the quest for sustainable development, connectivity has emerged as a critical component of global economic strategy. The India ...

The first-ever EU-Central Asia summit that took place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on April 3-4, 2025, represents an important moment in the relationship between the two blocs. Th ...

The convergence of global commerce networks and important waterways has brought the importance of maritime security in ensuring international stability to the forefront. Due to ...

For more than 20 years, the idea of a comprehensive FTA between the EU and the GCC has remained elusive. Despite occasional bursts of diplomatic initiatives and upbeat rhetoric ...

Whether it be in Syria or Palestine, the political landscape of the Middle East has been witnessing dramatic changes over the past year. For the EU, this has meant a series of ...

In a scenario when Palestine’s survival is at stake, US President Donald Trump's daring proposal to "take over" Gaza has sent shockwaves through the international community. Th ...

The Polish presidency of the EU Council in the first half of 2025 could prove to be a watershed moment for the European Union and its worldwide partners, including the GCC. The ...

The EU is at a critical junction, faced with a slew of crises that jeopardize its prosperity, continuity, unity, and global influence. For years, the notion that the EU needs t ...

Joseph Borrell's term as the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy ended on November 30, 2024. His tenure was characterized by major hurd ...

European Parliament's hearings for the 26 nominated commissioners took place from the 4th until the 12th of November in Brussels. These hearings are a critical process in shapi ...

The EU is at a turning point in its strategy towards Syria, especially as it considers a change to engagement with the Assad government. Discussions over the possible appointme ...

Original piece was published in ISPI’s dossier titled “Bridging Continents: The Future of EU GCC Cooperation” by Aldo Liga and Chiara Lovotti on October 15th, 2024.Increased te ...

It has become evident that Europe is grappling with an unprecedented security crisis. On the one hand, the ongoing Russian war on Ukraine and the human rights violations in Gaz ...

As of 2022, China has successfully delivered an estimated US$261 billion in trade value, US$1.8 billion in FDI, and US$3.11 billion in foreign aid to various African countries. ...
