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Conflict and Fragility

Guns, seats and protests: political reform in the Middle East
17 Nov 2021 15:00 - 17:00
Source: Tahrir Square, Mohmmd Abd / Wikimedia Commons
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Introduction
The expert dialogue series examines prospects for political reform across the contemporary Middle East by developing a conceptual approach for study.
Organiser
Erwin van Veen
Erwin van Veen
Senior Research Fellow
Matteo Colombo
Matteo Colombo
Research Fellow

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Conflict and Fragility

Policy briefs

Turkey's interventions in its near abroad: The case of Idlib

06 Sep 2021 - 10:34
Erwin van Veen
Source: Syrians in protest climb atop a Turkish military M60T tank as they attempt to block traffic on the M4 highway on March 15, 2020. Karam Almasri / Shutterstock.com
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This policy brief provides a post-mortem of the Turkish Operation Spring Shield in Idlib (Syria) in February 2020

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Security and Defence

Multimedia

Expert insights: Afghanistan

30 Aug 2021 - 17:00
Dick Zandee
Frans-Paul van der Putten
Rem Korteweg
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Source: People try to get into Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan August 16, 2021. REUTERS
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Our experts offer their assessments on recent developments in Afghanistan. To navigate through the latest news and place the happenings in a broader perspective, we have created a compilation of articles and 'in the media' expert comments. 

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Conflict and Fragility

Articles

Qassem Musleh and Iraq's popular mobilization forces

25 Aug 2021 - 12:22
Erwin van Veen
Source: Iraqi Army and Hashed al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces of Iraq) fighting against the Islamic State in Saladin Governorate. © Tasnim News Agency (Photo by Ahmad Shamloo Fard)
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Warning signs

This commentary has previously been published by War on the Rocks.

Events

Climate Change

Climate change: Entry point for regional peace in the Middle East
02 Sep 2021 16:00 - 17:00
Source: Jordan River devastation, EcoPeace Middle East
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Introduction
Climate change is hitting the Middle East region hard with unbearable temperatures, water scarcity, desertification and saltwater intrusion undermining local food production. How could a focus on climate adaptation and mitigation be used as an entry point for bringing together people that otherwise might hardly talk to each other?
Organiser
Louise van Schaik
Louise van Schaik
Head of Unit EU & Global Affairs/ Senior Research Fellow
Tobias von Lossow
Tobias von Lossow
Research Fellow

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The dialogue will be streamed live via YouTube.

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Conflict and Fragility

Special lecture by Yemen's Minister of Foreign Affairs
07 Sep 2021 16:00 - 17:00
Source: Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs of Yemen Dr. Ahmed bin Mubarak
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Introduction
The Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs of Yemen Dr. Ahmed bin Mubarak will present a special lecture entitled 'The chance for peace in Yemen'.
Organiser
Monika Sie Dhian Ho
Monika Sie Dhian Ho
General Director
Ron Ton
Ron Ton
Director Clingendael Academy

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This lecture will be streamed live on YouTube.

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Conflict and Fragility

Policy briefs

Fruitless cherry picking? EU support for the Syrian opposition

28 Jul 2021 - 09:33
Lars Hauch
Source: A man holding an opposition flag gestures during a demonstration against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and presidential elections, in the opposition-held Idlib, Syria May 26, 2021. © Reuters
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This brief examines the evolution of EU engagement with the Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces (Etilaf) and outlines pathways for future engagement.
External authors
Lars Hauch
Lars Hauch
independent researcher

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Conflict and Fragility

Policy briefs

The UAE and China in the Horn of Africa

24 Jun 2021 - 17:23
Jos Meester
Guido Lanfranchi
Source: The container terminal at the Port of Djibouti, Djibouti / Wikimedia Commons
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Implications for EU engagement
Over the last decade, the UAE and China have vastly expanded their economic, political and military footprint in the Horn of Africa, and their actions now have the potential to shape developments in the region.

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Migration

Reports and papers

Gedeeld belang bij circulaire migratie

23 Jun 2021 - 14:00
Monika Sie Dhian Ho
Nienke van Heukelingen
Nadia van de Weem
Romain Lepla
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Naar duurzame partnerschappen
Om meer controle te krijgen over migratie heeft Nederland belang bij goede samenwerking met landen van herkomst en transit. Circulaire migratie kan aan zo’n migratiepartnerschap bijdragen.
External authors
Nadia van de Weem
Nadia van de Weem
stagiair bij Instituut Clingendael
Romain Lepla
Romain Lepla
oud-stagiair bij Instituut Clingendael

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Security and Defence

Articles

Expert Insights: Transatlantic Relations

16 Jun 2021 - 09:00
Monika Sie Dhian Ho
Rem Korteweg
Bob Deen
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Source: G7 Summit Family Photo, Pool for Yomiuri / The Yomiuri Shimbun via Reuters Connect
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US President Joe Biden has completed his trip to Europe attending the G7, NATO Summit, US-EU summit and to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. Check out our most recent publications and appearances in the media.
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