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Houda Barroug

Researcher
2025-02-20
From Isolation to Engagement: Balancing Pragmatism and Principles in the EU’s Post-Assad Policy

Whether it be in Syria or Palestine, the political landscape of the Middle East has been witnessing dramatic changes over the past year. For the EU, this has meant a series of ...

Writer: Houda Barroug
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2025-02-13
Europe’s Moment of Truth in The Middle East

In a scenario when Palestine’s survival is at stake, US President Donald Trump's daring proposal to "take over" Gaza has sent shockwaves through the international community. Th ...

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2025-01-13
The Prospects and Implications of Poland’s “Security, Europe!” on EU-GCC Relationship

The Polish presidency of the EU Council in the first half of 2025 could prove to be a watershed moment for the European Union and its worldwide partners, including the GCC. The ...

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2025-01-13
Between Rhetoric and Reality: Redefining EU Leadership

The EU is at a critical junction, faced with a slew of crises that jeopardize its prosperity, continuity, unity, and global influence. For years, the notion that the EU needs t ...

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2024-12-27
A Diplomatic Tightrope: Borrell’s Legacy in Retrospect

Joseph Borrell's term as the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy ended on November 30, 2024. His tenure was characterized by major hurd ...

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2024-11-20
New Faces, Old Challenges: A Path Forward

European Parliament's hearings for the 26 nominated commissioners took place from the 4th until the 12th of November in Brussels. These hearings are a critical process in shapi ...

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2024-11-13
A Shift in Policy Towards Syria: How Far Should the EU Go?

The EU is at a turning point in its strategy towards Syria, especially as it considers a change to engagement with the Assad government. Discussions over the possible appointme ...

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2024-10-16
EU-GCC: Time Looks Ripe for Security and Defense Cooperation<br>Published in ISPI Dossier<br>On<br>Bridging Continents: The Future of EU-GCC Cooperation<br>By Aldo Liga and Chiara Lovotti

Original piece was published in ISPI’s dossier titled “Bridging Continents: The Future of EU GCC Cooperation” by Aldo Liga and Chiara Lovotti on October 15th, 2024.Increased te ...

Writer: Houda Barroug and Eleonora Ardemagni
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2024-10-03
The Changing Paradigm of the EU’s Institutional Foundations of Security

It has become evident that Europe is grappling with an unprecedented security crisis. On the one hand, the ongoing Russian war on Ukraine and the human rights violations in Gaz ...

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2024-07-18
China’s Empire in Africa: Key Takeaways for GCC Countries

As of 2022, China has successfully delivered an estimated US$261 billion in trade value, US$1.8 billion in FDI, and US$3.11 billion in foreign aid to various African countries. ...

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