Behind the Headlines: Myanmar
by Nic Watkins The last few years have seen Myanmar emerging from decades of authoritarian rule. As the military began to withdraw from power the international spotlight turned onto the … Continue reading
Egypt – A new ally to defend women’s right to protest?
by Francois Ducrotté Even after two years, Egypt still doesn’t have a strong central government which could be able to push the political process forward, as well as the economy and social cohesion. … Continue reading
Follow-up on Spinelli Debate on Arab Spring: Is Europe present, but slow?
by Elena Marda The Spinelli Debate in the EP last Thursday was the success that every communication assistant dreams of. Plenty of attendants, valuable speakers, great discussion. On my way … Continue reading
A new chapter in Turkey’s struggle with terrorism – Implications for the EU accession process
by Myrto Hatzigeorgopoulos Turkey has been standing in the EU membership waiting room since its application for full European Economic Community (EEC) membership in April 1987. While accession processes are … Continue reading
Men and sexual violence in Syria: de-constructing the taboo
by Elena Marda Sexual violence during conflicts is not exactly news. Rape has been thoroughly used as a weapon of power in several cases in the Balkans and Africa. While in … Continue reading
The Neighbours of the EU’s Neighbours: Diplomatic and Geopolitical Dimensions beyond the ENP
by Evita Mouawad The first day of the “Neighbours of the EU’s Neighbours” conference, hosted by the Department of EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies at the College of Europe … Continue reading
MEPs vote report on member states’ implication in CIA’s illegal rendition programme
by Myrto Hatzigeorgopoulos 11 years after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre, Members of the European Parliament adopted on 11 September 2012, a resolution against the widespread practices … Continue reading
EU and NATO Special Representatives
by Myrto Hatzigeorgopoulos Appointed within a few weeks of each other, the European Union’s Special Representative (EUSR) for Human Rights and the NATO Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security … Continue reading
Heinrich-Böll Foundation Talk: Belarus and the Soviet Legacy Problem
by Aoife Spengeman, former ISIS Europe staff ISIS attended the Briefing on The Soviet Legacy Problem or Why Belarus Resists Europeanisation, hosted and organised by the Heinrich-Böll Foundation. The briefing … Continue reading
“Delivering justice” through extrajudicial means
by Myrto Hatzigeorgopoulos On 1 May 2012, President Obama delivered a speech to U.S. troops at the Bagram Air Base in Kabul. The purpose of this visit was to announce … Continue reading
Europe Day: “working together to solve problems” in Syria?
by Jane Backhurst, ISIS Europe Senior Advisor, recent human rights observer in the occupied Palestinian territory, expert in humanitarian affairs, civilian-military relations and children in conflict Today, Europe Day, Europe … Continue reading
Sudan’s Violence: Potential for Diplomatic Intervention
by Aoife Spengeman, former ISIS Europe staff What began a year ago as rumblings of discontent between the newly divorced states, has amounted to a formalised two-state brutal conflict. Marked … Continue reading
Reactions of the EU on the Arab uprisings
Today on twitter there are many reactions to the developments in Libya. From commentators, policy-makers, NATO and journalists. But not yet the EU. But should we be so critical? The … Continue reading
“Political Participation of Women in Afghanistan, DRC and Liberia in Peace and Security”.
This event will start on the 29th of June and is organized by ISIS-Europe, Medica Mondiale and PAIF. It is a part of the peacebuilding project funded by the European … Continue reading
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