Andrew Lebovich - 12 May 2016

The kidnapping of four ICRC workers by prominent political figures in Mali indicates that the Jihadists might be holding the peace process hostage as well as its aid workers.

Adam Baron - 10 May 2016

There must be a clear, coherent, and mutually agreed upon roadmap for dealing with the country’s varied issues, including blueprints for the federal system and, all importantly, the holding of parliamentary and presidential elections.

Julien Barnes-Dacey - 15 April 2016

Despite its limitations, the current US-Russian brokered ceasefire offers the best chance of moving the Syria conflict towards a poltiical resolution

European Working Group on Egypt - 15 April 2016

Hugh Lovatt - 12 April 2016

In working to rein in manifestations of incitement to violence, Europe must not lose sight of the factors that, while never justifying violence, create conditions that are particularly conducive to radicalisation

Asli Aydintasbas - 12 April 2016

Turkey has entered open war with ISIS and is attempting to stifle Kurdish gains in norther Syria

Adam Baron - 29 March 2016

Yemen's civil war has left the country in ruins and a conclusion remains far from imminent

london - 12 May 16

Is a long term solution to Libya’s civil war in sight? And what should the British government’s strategy be?

paris - 11 May 16

Avec Angela Stanzel, Mathieu Duchâtel et Céline Schmitt.

london - 10 May 16

Can peace talks bring meaningful progress to ending the conflict in Yemen?

berlin - 12 Apr 16

Through the summit decision on 18 March 2016 Turkey became a totally different "strategic partner" of the EU than initially expected. Due to this now very close connection within the refugee crisis, Turkey becomes an important key player that is responsible for the stability and strategic position of the EU. The position of Turkish politics concerns Europe significantly more than it was the case before. Therefore we discussed this strategic position and the perspective of Turkey, as well as the consequences in foreign policy of the decision in Brussels within our Berlin Foreign Policy Club. 

Currently, Turkey is seen as a key state, acting as a gatekeeper for Europe in times of the refugee crisis. The general role of Turkey in the Arab Spring was always driven by economic interests, and this interest had dominated all other aspects of the Turkish view of the Arab Spring. This position is even more strenghtened by the new refugee deal between the EU and Turkey. Furthermore, the Kurdish issue was dicussed, as well as the deep mistrust between Turkey and Iran, based on historic narratives and religion, but also being shaped by economic rivalry now. 

london - 12 Apr 16

How can Europe help to ensure the protection of Syrian refugees in Lebanon?

rome - 23 Mar 16

Il futuro delle relazioni Europa-Nord Africa

rome - 23 Mar 16

The future of relations between Europe and North Africa

23rd May, 2016

ECFR’s director Mark Leonard speaks with ECFR policy fellows Ellie Geranmayeh, Julien Barnes-Dacey and Mattia Toaldo, about the recent talks in Vienna where foreign minister met up to discuss Libya and the growing threat of ISIS in the country, and new developments in Syria. The podcast was recorded on 23 May 2016.

Bookshelf:

In the light of what we know by Zia Haidar Rahman

Trilogy by Elena Ferrante

Dateline Baghdad by Luke Baker

Forces for good by Leslie Crutchfield and Heather McLeod Grant

Five films that will help you understand the modern Arab world by Shohini Chaudhuri

Intervening better: Europe’s second chance in Libya by Mattia Toaldo

The seventh sense: Power, fortune and survival in the age of networks by Joshua Cooper Ramo

17th May, 2016

After more than a year of efforts, some Libyan factions have signed a UN-backed political agreement. The newly created Government of National Accord, which moved to Tripoli on 30 March, will face enormous challenges on several fronts: the stabilisation of the country, the reconciliation between different factions and the humanitarian crisis. Is a long term solution to Libya’s civil war in sight? Crispin Blunt, Member of Parliament and Chair of the Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee in the House of Commons, and Mattia Toaldo, ECFR Senior Policy Fellow in the Middle East and North Africa programme, discuss.

10th May, 2016

After more than a year of war, representatives of Yemen's warring factions are now gathering to discuss a potential peace settlement. What are the odds that these talks can deliver meaningful progress, how can respective interests be secured and what is needed to prevent an unravelling? Mohamed Abulahoumm, founder and president of Yemen's Justice and Building Party, and Adam Baron, ECFR Visiting Fellow, discuss.

by - 22nd April, 2016

Nick Grono and Dr. Katharine Jones discuss what role Europe can play in ensuring the protection of the Syrian refugees in Lebanon.

12th April, 2016

22nd March, 2016

ECFR's director Mark Leonard speaks with Manuel Lafont Rapnouil, Head of ECFR's Paris office, Anthony Dworkin, Senior Policy Fellow, and Nick Witney, co-director of ECFR's European Power programme, about the Brussels terror attacks and its implications on European security and unity.

by - 18th March, 2016

Richard Nephew from the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University takes a look at the openings and challenges for Europe and the US .

15th March, 2016

by Kadri Liik - 08th March, 2016

Kadri Liik gives her analysis on Russia's intervention in the Middle East.

02nd March, 2016

by - 25th February, 2016

Iona Craig, Nawal al-Maghafi, and Adam Baron, discuss how Europe can help solve the crisis.

Mattia Toaldo commenting on the Egypt Air air crash and ISIS' role

Mattia Toaldo quoted in Le Temps on the concern of Europe regarding  the flow of migrants from Libya.

Josef Janning quoted on the Merkel/Erdogan situation and the EU refugee policy.

Mattia Toaldo interviewed in L'Express on the lifting of the arms embargo in Libya.

Mattia Toaldo commenting on the current foreign policy in the Syria conflict. 

Mattia Toaldo on what the West should do in Libya.

Mark Leonard gets cited. 

Adam Baron on a massive re-ordering of Yemen’s political structure.

Mattia Toaldo on the different milita groups in Libya.