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Europe and the New Middle East
Alliances in the Middle East are changing but the EU has been little engaged with the new diplomatic shifts and risks becoming irrelevant in the region, writes Jonathan Spyer. Jonathan…
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Brexit added to agenda of EU leaders’ special European Council meeting
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will join fellow EU leaders for discussions on Brexit next week when they gather in Brussels for a special European Council meeting. <p class="no_name">Brexit was added to…
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Forward look: 19 September – 4 October 2020
Overview of the main topics and events at the Council of EU and European Council. The indicated format of each meeting (physical or virtual) are subject to change. Foreign Affairs…
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Leveraging youth to shape a better future, UN announces 17 Young Leaders for SDGs
The United Nations, on Friday, recognized 17 young advocates for sustainable development, who are leading efforts to combat some of the world’s most pressing challenges and inspiring the younger generation…
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Arab Muslim Philosopher Fights Against Islamic Fundamentalism
When al-Qaeda destroyed the Twin Towers almost exactly 19 years ago, the aims of the terrorists were not fully understood by many in the western media. Osama bin Laden intended…
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Caritas official: After refugee camp fire, Lesbos locals patrol streets
WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — The director of Greece’s Catholic charitable organization said the situation on Lesbos island remains tense after a fire at a refugee camp left at least 12,000…
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Member States continue to drive financial support to WHO/Europe
A total of US$ 210 million (€177 million) in specified voluntary contributions was received by WHO/Europe for the first half of 2020, from 81 contributors. A large proportion of this…
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Turkish Hyper-Activity Reverberates throughout the Middle East
Institute for Contemporary Affairs Founded jointly with the Wechsler Family Foundation <div id="jib_head"> Vol. 20, No. 20 In recent months, Turkey has increased its efforts to enhance its position as…
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The Brief, powered by Eurogas – Hagia Sophia in Cyprus: when Eurocrats ruin Europe
Europe’s unification process was never going to be an easy task. When there are economic imbalances among EU member states, when the creation of an ‘EU identity’ clashes with different…
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Migrants moved to new Lesbos camp as Mitsotakis demands more EU help
Around 300 refugees and migrants had by Sunday evening moved into a new camp facility being built by the Greek army in a former military shooting range in Kara Tepe,…