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Migratory Flows in the Mediterranean
The current crisis in the Mediterranean is a part of an unprecedented global migratory movement.
Accommodating Refugees: The Other European Crisis
The European Union (EU) has been trying to establish a common European asylum system for fifteen years. This project has been stalled by disagreements between states, each looking out for its own national interests.
TISA, TTIP: How Trading is Done on Europe’s Behalf
The way in which bargaining mandates are granted to the Commission for the purpose of leading the European Union’s commercial negotiations make it a unique negotiator.
The “One Belt, One Road” – Strategic Implications of a Chinese Infrastructure Network in Eurasia
China’s “One Belt, One Road” project, also known as the “New Silk Road”, aims to create a vast infrastructure network connecting three continents, with China playing the central role.
Somalia, the Modern Sisyphus?
Since gaining independence in 1960, Somalia has enjoyed only a few periods of stability.
Regionalizing Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea: A Short-term Solution
Piracy and armed robbery at sea are a threat to security in the hydrocarbon-rich Gulf of Guinea.
Algeria’s Permanent State of Economic Crisis (1999-2015)
When President Bouteflika came to power in 1999, he sought to liberalise the country’s economy. But these reforms were reversed after only a few years.
A Time of Change for Algeria’s Foreign Policy
Having been formed in large part by the legacy of the post-independence diplomatic process, by forced withdrawal during the civil war and fixation on a few regional issues, Algerian diplomacy has to redefine itself in a rapidly changing world.