Assad's fall: how likely, how desirable?
By Barah Mikaïl (26/04/2012) Policy Brief
In case Assad does fall suddenly, the international community must stand prepared to deal with the consequences of the ensuing political vacuum.
When gravity fails... Five futures for Euro-Mediterranean relations
By Richard Youngs (12/04/2012) Policy Brief
The EU needs to think about what kind of longer-term pattern it seeks for its relations with the Middle East. This policy brief explores five future scenarios.
The role of external actors in the Arab transitions
By Ana Echagüe (02/04/2012) Policy Brief
Transitions in the MENA will be determined by domestic factors; but drawing conclusions from the role of external actors in past transitions can be useful.
Islamist-led foreign policies: what implications?
By Kristina Kausch (27/03/2012) Policy Brief
Will the new Islamist-led governments in North of Africa be hostile to Western interests? As democratic elections across the Arab world begin to bring a new political class to the fore, international partners are wondering what to expect.
The UK in the Middle East: commercial diplomacy to what end?
By Helene Michou (21/03/2012) Policy Brief
The Arab spring has been the British coalition government’s first major foreign policy test. This policy brief examines how the UK is supporting political transitions in line with core values whilst facing economic austerity at home.
Algeria's deceptive quiet
By Barah Mikaïl (14/03/2012) Policy Brief
When the Arab spring arrived in early 2011, Algeria seemed ripe to follow Tunisia’s path to transition. And yet Algeria has remained relatively calm.
