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The Italian counter-terrorism formula: prevention and repression of radicalization
Assessing the jihadist radicalization phenomenon in Italy could represent a complex and largely nebulous exercise. This is due to two main factors.…
Trump Administration on the Middle East: what strategies?
The election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of United States is changing the worldwide equilibrium set up by precedent administrations.
On one side,…
April 16 referendum: Turkey has never been so far from EU(rope)
Internal stresses, operable in the aftermath of the attempted coup of 15 July 2016, combined with the international environment led Ankara to one of the most…
Is the Middle East Peace Process Dead?
The main obstacle to the peace in the Middle East
On January 24th, Israel approved the construction and the planning of about 2,500 new housing units in the…
From Hotspot to Repatriation Centre: How Italy Gets tough on Immigration Policies
The hotspot approach
The migration crisis has exposed frontline Member States like Greece and Italy to a considerable strain, facing disproportionate…
Spain facing Daesh: theory and practice of the National Security Strategy
Spain is one of the most experienced European countries with matters relating to terrorism and security.
At the national level, among other armed groups…
Where do we stand on the road for energy security in Europe?
EU energy security and national interests
As repeatedly highlighted in past analyses for Mediterranean Affairs, energy security is a vital challenge for…
Kosovo’s long arm on Macedonian crisis
In 2015, Kosovo lived its most important political crisis after it declared its independence from Serbia in 2008. The agreement with the Serbian Government…
Trump effect on climate talks: no turning back on Paris Agreement
World leaders of almost 200 countries met during the 22nd climate change summit, COP22, in Marrakech, Morocco (which is a leader in green energy in Africa…
Pharaohs, militaries and superheroes. Who is ruling Egypt?
Egypt, land of Pharaohs. It is the first thing we say when we think of this special country. The Pharaohs of ancient Egypt were God-kings on Earth. They have…