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The European Cybersecurity Strategy and the NIS Directive towards a more secure online Union
According to a survey conducted by PWC “at least 80% of European companies have experienced at least one cybersecurity incident over the last year and the…
The post-coup Turkey – NATO relations
After the failed coup of 15th July, the position of Turkey within NATO needs to be revised. Should Turkey continue to be Member State of the Alliance or…
EUMed Summit, a democratic initiative for the rebirth of Southern Europe?
On the 9th of September, the EU southern member states held a conference. The impact of this event was not substantial but very promising and of course,…
The Egyptian Security Complex and Lybia’s slow pace transition
Libya's internal chaos
Libya's downward spiral towards disaster does not seem to come to an end. As the security situation in Libya deteriorates and…
Is Libya doomed to become the new Somalia on the Mediterranean?
When in February 2011 peaceful pro-democracy protests broke out in Libya, the Gaddafi government responded with violent repressions which resulted in…
Albania beyond the Acquis: the Serbian clue
Albania and the EU membership
The EU membership process is long and hard. According to the accession criteria, mainly agreed in 1993 at the European Council…
Qatar’s priorities and interests in the EU countries
Economically speaking, Qatar's wealth is primarily based on oil and natural gas: this natural richness has boosted Qatari financial power during these years,…
EU Global Strategy: how foreign and security policy can build a stronger Union
It is hard to recall the sentiment that animated the 2003 European Security Strategy opening, “Europe has never been so prosperous, so secure, nor so free”,…
The refugee crisis: a new uproarious episode in EU-Turkey relations saga
Turkey-EU relations “history” dates back to 1963 when, based on the Ankara Agreement, Turkey became an associate member of the EEC (European Economic…
Italian Navy: a force multiplier for the maritime security of the Mediterranean Sea
Today, 95% of global tradable goods by volume and about 80% of global hydrocarbons are transported by sea. In addition, as the cyber domain of economic trade…