The Middle East & North Africa
CER Podcast: Unpacking Europe: The geopolitics of the war in the Middle East
25 June 2025
Charles Grant and Gideon Rachman discuss the geopolitics of the war in the Middle East.
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EU and the Sahel
The Sahel stretches from the Atlantic to the Red Sea, touching on 13 countries from Senegal to Eritrea. Turmoil is spreading across the region, putting European security interests at risk, yet Brussels is scrambling to respond.
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Cyprus gas
Cyprus must find a way to export its natural gas. A grand bargain with Israel and Turkey would improve politics in the region and benefit Europe.
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Arab Spring
A new, pragmatic approach to the southern neighbourhood is needed if the EU wants to address the political, economic, social and security challenges following the Arab Spring.
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Syria
The Syrian crisis has split Europe and the US. They should push for a common Security Council position, but an ambiguous resolution may lead to military action and further division.
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Vote on Syria
Britain has long boasted of punching above its weight. Does Parliament's vote on Syria change that? Will others take over Britain's role or follow its example?
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Events
Hybrid launch of 'The Routledge Guide to the European Union (2nd edition)' with Ian Bond, Mark Leonard and Armida van Rij
22 July 2025
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Hybrid discussion on 'The Liberal Democrat approach to the UK-EU reset' with Daisy Cooper, Deputy Leader, Liberal Democrats & Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for the Treasury
14 July 2025
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