EU and the Sahel

Rem Korteweg
27 January 2014

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.
Cyprus gas

Rem Korteweg
13 January 2014

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.
Arab Spring

Edward Burke
18 December 2013

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.
Syria

Rem Korteweg
18 September 2013

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.
Vote on Syria

Ian Bond
04 September 2013

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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Conservative party conference fringe event on 'Europe in the world: Building international partnerships'

05 October 2026

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Jukka Salovaara, incoming Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom
Chair: Charles Grant, Director, Centre for European Reform
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Labour party conference fringe event on 'Building a stronger Europe'

28 September 2026

Liberal Democrat party conference fringe event on 'Strengthening a rules-based world order: Beyond power politics'

21 September 2026

Speakers:
Monica Harding, MP for Esher and Walton
Al Pinkerton, MP for Surrey Heath
Jukka Salovaara, incoming Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom
Chair: Ian Bond, Deputy Director, Centre for European Reform
This event is open to the public and outside the secure zone, so passes will not be...

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The EU should not shrug off criticisms of its Israel-Palestine policies

Thomas Maddock

09 July 2026

Encompass

Brushing off accusations of double standards in foreign policy is a losing strategy for the EU. Better to engage with the criticism and course correct its policy.

Unpacking Europe: How Europe is responding in Lebanon and Palestine

Thomas Maddock, Zizette Darkazally, Schams El Ghoneimi

13 May 2026

Thomas Maddock spoke with Zizette Darkazally and Schams El Ghoneimi about Europe's response to conflict in Lebanon and Palestine.

Taking the Pulse: Can NATO Survive the Iran war?

Ian Bond

09 April 2026

Carnegie Europe

Donald Trump has repeatedly bashed NATO and European allies, threatening to annex Canada and Greenland and deploring their lack of enthusiasm for his war of choice in Iran. Is this latest round of abuse the final straw?

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