EU-MENA relations: Outlook for 2022 | Middle East Institute
The deteriorating political and economic situation in countries such as Iraq, Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Iran will result in an increase in the number of refugees and …
EU-MENA relations: Outlook for 2022 | Middle East Institute
Going into 2022, many of the main issues that dominated the EU's relations with the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), from the ongoing talks in Vienna to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to the conflicts in Syria and Yemen, as well as the uncontrolled influx of migrants from the region and Turkey's long-stalled membership …
Conflict in the Middle East is affecting a key energy lifeline …
Last year, 12.9% of Europe's LNG went through the Red Sea from suppliers in the Middle East, mainly Qatar. That means "an extended shut-in of the Red Sea route from the Middle East poses a supply risk to Europe," said Kaushal Ramesh, vice president at Rystad Energy.
Cooling-off: How Europe can help stabilise the Middle East
As the latest war in Gaza has once again demonstrated, the Middle East continues to play host to a series of seemingly intractable conflicts, from Western Sahara …
An EU Pivot to the Middle East
One way in which the European Union (EU) could re-adjust to the new changing global realities is by turning their attention to what is their geo-strategic and geo …
Nationalism and the crisis of community in the Middle East
Zionism was external to the national transformations taking place in the Middle East and developed largely as a response to anti-Semitism in Europe. While the World Zionist Organization (founded in Basel in 1897) claimed to represent all Jews in exile, central and eastern European Jews were the most enthusiastic supporters (Lacqueur …
The Refugee Crisis in Europe and the Middle East
4 The Refugee Crisis in Europe and the Middle East much harder for refugees to seek safety in Europe and, in some cases, deprives refugees of the protections they should be afforded under international law. In addition, countries along the Balkan transit route—including Serbia, Macedonia, Croatia, Slovenia and Austria—have closed their
The European Union and Democracy Promotion in the …
Scholars argue that the EU plays a significant role in supporting democracy in many countries worldwide and that it has been effective in promoting political reform and …
The dominant Anopheles vectors of human malaria in Africa, Europe …
Background This is the second in a series of three articles documenting the geographical distribution of 41 dominant vector species (DVS) of human malaria. The first paper addressed the DVS of the Americas and the third will consider those of the Asian Pacific Region. Here, the DVS of Africa, Europe and the Middle East are discussed. …
Ethnicity, Nationalism, and Migration in the Middle East
Besides economic factors, war and international politics have influenced migration in the Middle East since World War I. Humphrey and Tabutin et al. have argued that the ethnic and religious diversity of the Middle Eastern diasporas in Europe, North America, and Australia is an indication of the level of ethnic conflict that occurred in the ...
EU Aid Policy in the Middle East and North Africa: …
The EU allocated large increases in humanitarian aid to the region from 2015. A part of these increases has been channelled through multilateral bodies; …
The EU and Middle East and North Africa
The European Union held its first ever summit with the Arab League in February, highlighting the growing importance of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in …
Vale signs agreements to develop Mega Hubs in the Middle East …
We strongly believe that the Middle East, with its competitive energy prices, strategic location and entrepreneurial mindset, has a unique set of conditions to successfully develop these integrated hubs." This initiative contributes to Vale's commitment to reduce 15% of net scope 3 emissions by 2035.
The nightmare of connecting war fronts in Europe, the Middle East …
History is proof of this, and the very escalation in the Middle East demonstrates it. Iran is an authoritarian regime that oppresses its citizens, secretly develops a nuclear program and causes uproar abroad, but it is quite evident that, in the current case, it has not sought a regional escalation of the conflict.
Europe and the Middle East | Habitat for …
Visit our regional website that includes Europe and the Middle East. Our area office for Europe and the Middle East is located in Bratislava, Slovakia: Habitat for Humanity International. Europe and the Middle …
Europe and a new Middle East | Centre for European Reform
05 October 2023. Download PDF. A new Middle East may be emerging as tensions thaw and US influence wanes. Europe needs different policies to deal with a changing region. Tensions between former rivals in the Middle East are thawing…. The China-brokered meeting between Iran and Saudi Arabia in March this year took many observers of the …
The Russia–Ukraine conflict and the changing geopolitical
Middle East countries have taken a relatively neutral position on the Russia–Ukraine conflict and have not joined US sanctions or the camp against Russia. Instead, they have made choices based on their own national interests, reflecting their strategic autonomy. Meanwhile, due to the intensification of the strategic game between …
Assessing the Prospects for Great Power …
Recommendations. If the United States chooses to cooperate, approach cooperation with Russia in Europe and the Middle East through gradual, modest steps. In Europe, focus on measures that …
Conceptualizing Relations Between Europe and the …
In light of these complexities and ambiguities then, how can we conceptualize relations between Europe and the Mediterranean Middle East, Europe's 'southern …
The refugee crisis in Europe and the Middle East
October 12, 2015. Report: The refugee crisis in Europe and the Middle East. The refugee crisis in Europe is dominating global headlines for good reason. More people are fleeing war and conflict than at any time …
New EU aid and investment in Egypt linked to migration …
On June 29, at an aid and investment conference in Cairo, Egypt and the EU reached a €1 billion investment deal, and over 20 MoUs, collectively worth approximately …
Fateful Triangle: The United State, Europe and the Middle East
The Middle East is in our direct vicinity and radical solutions, such as wars with their possible benefits, but also immense risks—are carefully weighed. Moreover, Europe is now home to some 12 ...
Epidemiology of type 2 diabetes in the Middle East and …
Specifically, the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) carried the highest prevalence of diabetes in 2019 at 12.2% and is expected to witness a 96% increase in diabetes prevalence between 2019 and 2045, second only to the African region with a 143% projected rise. To compare, over the same time period, the prevalence in Europe …
The Caucasus and the Middle East | Middle East …
For years, politics and conflicts in the Middle East have spilled over into many other regions of the world. Refugee crises, terrorism, and political instability in the Middle East have impacted foreign and …
The formation of human populations in South and Central …
Confirming previous findings for additional Central/Eastern European ancestry in the Greek mainland by the Middle Bronze Age, we additionally show that such genetic signatures appeared in Crete ...
Europe and the Middle East after Ukraine: A strategic …
Contrary to the expectations of many, including Russia's President Vladimir Putin, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has not divided Europeans. Instead, Putin's aggression has forged a remarkable consensus. The tectonic shift in Europeans' worldview caused by the long-feared "war in the east" will have a major impact on security strategy …
Experts' assessments of migration scenarios between the …
We describe data collected among 138 migration experts about the repercussions of scenarios of social change on migration between the Middle East & North Africa and Europe, during the period 2021 ...
Routledge Handbook of EU–Middle East Relations
EU–Middle East relations are multifaceted, varied and complex, shaped by historical, political, economic, migratory, social and cultural dynamics. Covering these relations from a broad perspective that captures continuities, ruptures and entanglements, this handbook provides a clearer understanding of trends, thus contributing to a range of different turns …
Europe and the 'New' Middle East
This article argues that the EU has made several choices since 2011 and will be called upon to make many more in the coming years. The result of these choices will shape Europe's strategies, policies and tools and will elucidate what kind of player the …
Strengthening mental health care systems for Syrian refugees in Europe …
HIGHLIGHTS: • Syrian refugees are at risk of developing common mental disorders, including depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. • Evidence-based interventions for refugees are available, but refugees have limited access to mental health services for these problems because of limited availability of mental health professionals …