Food Security Challenges in the Middle East: Insights from the UN's Roadmap
Submitted by Fernando AguiarPosition: Senior Advisor on Conflict and EU Foreign Affairs on Sun, 12/10/2023 - 11:13
On this day at COP28 in Dubai, where a special focus on food security is underscored, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) seizes the moment by launching its Global Roadmap for Agriculture. Against this backdrop, the Middle East confronts a complex array of challenges that significantly impact food security, highlighting the relevance of the UN's roadmap for global food and farming to the regio
Open Letter for Ceasefire in Gaza
The Brussels International Center, under the leadership of Ambassador Otte, former EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process, is spearheading a campaign calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire across Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel.
We invite interested organisations to add their voice to the following letter, encouraging
BIC Launches Campaign for Ceasefire in Gaza with Support from Members of the European Parliament
BRUSSELS, [17/11/2023] – The Brussels International Center (BIC), under the leadership of Amb. Marc Otte, BIC President and Former EU Representative for the Middle East Peace Process, is launching a campaign for a ceasefire in Gaza, in collaboration with Members of the European Parliament. This initiative comes at a crucial time, marked by an unprecedented number of civilian casualties and widespread infrastructure destruction in the Gaza strip.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Perspectives for a Saudi-Houthi Agreement in Yemen in Times of Israeli-Hamas Escalation
Submitted by Sebastian SonsPosition: External Middle East Expert | Senior Researcher, CARPO on Mon, 10/23/2023 - 09:58
Reaction - Isarel-Hamas Conflict and the EU
On the evening of October 17, a tragic incident unfolded when a catastrophic explosion rocked a hospital in Gaza City, resulting in the loss of lives, with the majority being civilians. Gaza's health ministry swiftly attributed this calamity to an Israeli airstrike, while Israeli authorities contended that the explosion might have been caused by inadvertent rocket fire from Palestinian militant groups.
Hamas-Israel Conflict: Renewed Strain in the Middle East
Submitted by Ambassador Marc Otte on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:23
The ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel has triggered a renewed wave of tensions in the Middle East, characterized by a series of military exchanges that have far-reaching implications. Over the weekend, Hamas fighters, based in the besieged Gaza Strip, launched an unprecedented and forceful attack on Israel.
A Critical Analysis of Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union Address
Submitted by Fernando AguiarPosition: Senior Advisor on Conflict and EU Foreign Affairs on Wed, 09/20/2023 - 11:44
With just eight months remaining until the European elections, this year's address centred on reviewing the Commission's accomplishments during its current term. In a departure from previous years, there was increased emphasis on the prospective influence of artificial intelligence and technology within the European Union, as well as ambitious proposals for expanding the bloc.
Spillover Effects of Niger's Coup: Impacts and Concerns in Neighboring Gabon
Submitted by Fernando AguiarPosition: Senior Advisor on Conflict and EU Foreign Affairs on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 16:07
The recent coup in Niger has started a series of cascading effects that are now rippling across neighboring countries in the region, with Gabon being the latest to witness significant developments. The shift in political dynamics in Niger has reverberated across West Africa, potentially emboldening other military factions to assert their influence.