Thomas Maddock
Thomas Maddock
Clara Marina O’Donnell fellow
Areas of expertise
EU foreign policy, the Middle East
Bluesky
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War in Iran: Who wins and who loses?
20 March 2026
The attack on Iran by the US and Israel is good news for Russia but bad news for Europe, including Ukraine, and ultimately for the US itself. China could emerge as a long-term winner. Europeans must look after their own interests, regardless of Trump’s wrath.
Fixing the EU's broken Israel-Palestine policy
17 December 2025
The EU’s efforts to forge a common approach that promotes peace and human rights in the Israel-Palestine conflict have failed. As the EU rethinks its broader Middle East policy, a new approach cannot wait.