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European action in Middle East conflicts

23 Apr 2015 - 15:53
Source: Tahrir Square January 2011 / Flickr / cc / Hossam el-Hamalawy

The current situation in the Middle East presents a challenging set of security threats to the region as well as to Europe. The European Union and its international partners can take steps to prevent escalation and in some cases contribute to constructive reform and conflict resolution. This policy brief identifies six major challenges facing European governments and policymakers, and outlines policy implications and recommendations. It aims to offer a “toolkit” for policymakers by taking a step back and offer long-term strategies for dealing with the region’s various conflicts.

Read the full policy brief here.

Note: Key challenges are analyzed in greater depth in: Shadi Hamid & Daniel Byman, Adversity and Opportunity: Facing the Security and Policy Challenges in the Middle East, Clingendael Institute, April 2015 (link)