Research Area | Vocal Europe

Moving Beyond the MEPP: How a New European Neighbourhood Policy can Save the Two State Solution

02/12/2016 Israel

by Hugh Lovatt The European Neighbourhood Policy's engagement for a two state solution proves to be outdated. Its revitalisation could form an integral part of international efforts to resolve the conflict. The EU’s European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP)…

Economic crisis knocks at Turkish government’s door

29/11/2016 Turkey

Yavuz Baydar

by Yavuz Baydar The Peri Tower Hotel is the latest to throw in the towel. “By the end of November, we will shut our doors to tourists,” said Nazif Demir, the manager of the hotel, which…

The crisis of European identity and awakening of civil society

27/11/2016 Inside Europe, Society

Vocal Europe

by Martin Mycielski From its conception as the European Coal and Steel Community, through the fall of the Soviet bloc and up until the beginning of the global financial crisis, the EU was largely portrayed as…

After Brexit: learning to be good neighbours

22/11/2016 Inside Europe

Vocal Europe

by Andrew Duff * There’s a good and a bad way to leave the European Union. Article 50 is designed to expedite an orderly withdrawal, limiting collateral damage. But for Article 50 to work, we need…

Is Trump a Friend of Israel?

21/11/2016 Israel

Marie Shuqha

by Marie Shuqha With almost two weeks past the US elections and Trump’s victory, it might be time to shed some light on what this unforeseen outcome might mean to relations between Israel and the EU…

Piri ‘persona no grata’ and Steinmeier is ‘privileged’, and nothing conceals the EU-Turkey deadlock

19/11/2016 Turkey

Yavuz Baydar

by Yavuz Baydar 'I feel like Diyarbakır does: dreary, angry, resentful. But still standing...' This comes from a 'local rapporteur' from the southeastern corner of Turkey; devastated, battered - both morally and physically. I will explain. These are…

EU migration policies after the US elections: pushing the limits?

17/11/2016 Inside Europe

Vocal Europe

by Yves Pascouau A new political landscape is emerging in Europe and the US, fostered by multiple insecurities and fears affecting the (potential) losers of globalisation. This new scene is enabling populists with protectionist, isolationist and…

The Art of the (Trump-Putin) Deal

15/11/2016 Russia

Vocal Europe

by Vladimir Milov Immediately after Donald Trump was elected 45th President of the United States, many commentators have suggested that his policies toward Russia will not be as accommodating as his campaign rhetoric on Vladimir Putin,…

NATO Needs Realistic Goals Toward Russia

07/11/2016 Russia

Vocal Europe

by ANDREW A. MICHTA These days, Europe is a place where uncertainty seems to be the norm. Regional differences over how to deal with Russia are fast becoming enduring rifts, with fissures emerging across Europe’s political…

Turkey in crisis: ‘Moment of truth’ for the EU?

07/11/2016 Turkey

Yavuz Baydar

by Yavuz Baydar If reported accurately, the European Commission will on Wednesday issue its annual so-called 'Progress Report' on Turkey, a 'report card' of sorts outlining whether or not its performance is in line with…