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The last thirty years have created a common belief that the Balkans are an irredeemably unstable region, in which differences based on religion and ethnicity will fan persisting conflicts. Concepts like ethnic cleansing, civil war, identity or ethnicity have become associated with that European region. The Ottoman Empire had divided […]

EU-Western Balkan relations: Need for coherence and fear of abandonment

Marzo 5, 2020 in Geopolitica con tag European Union / Balkans / identity di admin

On 20th January 2018, Turkey began its military operation called “Olive branch” in Afrin, a city in the north-western part of Syria dominated by the People’s Protection Units (YPG), the mainly-Kurdish militia in the country. Ankara’s goal is to create a 30-kilometer deep safety belt that serves as a buffer […]

The Turkish operation in Afrin and the possible impact on relations with the European ...

Aprile 19, 2018 in English Articles con tag European Union / Syria / Turkey di admin

On 20th January 2018, Turkey began its military operation called “Olive branch” in Afrin, a city in the north-western part of Syria dominated by the People’s Protection Units (YPG), the mainly-Kurdish militia in the country. Ankara’s goal is to create a 30-kilometer deep safety belt that serves as a buffer […]

The Turkish operation in Afrin and the possible impact on relations with the European ...

Aprile 12, 2018 in English Articles con tag ISIS / European Union / Syria / Kurds / Turkey di admin

In an interview released to the Press Service of the European Parliament on Wednesday 28th February 2018, the ALDE member Javier Nart called for more ways to address a global security issue that has concerned Community and international institutions for a long time now, namely terrorism funding. The Spanish Member […]

New tactics require new strategies: how can the European Union strengthen the fight against ...

Aprile 9, 2018 in English Articles con tag ISIS / European Union / Terrorism / Europe di admin

In depth analysis A stronger NATO means a stronger Europe Sea Guardian and Operation Sophia together After NATO Defence Ministers decisions in February 2016, Allies have swiftly made international efforts in terms of maritime to stem the flow of irregular migration in the Aegean Sea concerning the refugees and migrants […]

A stronger NATO means a stronger Europe

Novembre 22, 2016 in English Articles con tag NATO / UE / European Union / Europe di admin

As the referendum of the June 23 is approaching, it seems only fair to examine the UK’s international trade position which is one of the main topics all the political actors have set their positions on. From this point of view, if Britain voted to leave the European Union, it […]

Brexit: the UK’s international trade position

Giugno 6, 2016 in English Articles con tag EU / European Union / Brexit / UK / Britain / British / GB / Cameron / Junker di admin