The Republic of North Macedonia is the new member of NATO

On 6 February 2019, the Ambassadors of the 29 members of the Atlantic Alliance (NATO) signed the Accession Protocol of North Macedonia in Brussels headquarters. Skopje Foreign Minister, Nikola Dimitrov,…

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European Union – Russia: a two-level relationship

The Council of the European Union can impose autonomous sanctions for fighting against terrorism and the proliferation of mass destruction weapons, supporting human rights, democracy, the rule of law and…

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Trident Juncture 18 “From the largest ship to the smallest drone”: the implications of the largest NATO exercise

“Trident Juncture sends a clear message, to our nations and to any potential adversary: NATO does not seek confrontation, but we stand ready to defend all Allies against any threat…

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The Iranian nuclear deal: the challenge of the European Union

On the 14th July 2015, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) - also known as the Iranian nuclear deal - was signed. The parties involved were Iran and the…

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Yemen: the worst humanitarian crisis in the world amid war, famine and cholera – The European Union’s support

On the 25th of June 2018, the European Union (EU) Foreign Affair Council took place in Luxembourg.  One of the main issues addressed by the Council concerned the humanitarian crisis…

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The EU’s engagement in Syria and the importance of the Conference on “Supporting the future of Syria and the region” (Part II)

On 24th and 25th April 2018, in Brussels, the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) co-chaired the second Conference on “Supporting the future of Syria and the region”,…

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The EU’s engagement in Syria and the importance of the Conference on « Supporting the future of Syria and the region » (Part I)

On 24th and 25th April 2018, the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) co-chaired the second Conference “Supporting the future of Syria and the region”, in order to…

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The Turkish operation in Afrin and the possible impact on relations with the European Union (Part II)

On 20th January 2018, Turkey began its military operation called "Olive branch" in Afrin, a city in the north-western part of Syria dominated by the People’s Protection Units (YPG), the…

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The Turkish operation in Afrin and the possible impact on relations with the European Union (Part I)

On 20th January 2018, Turkey began its military operation called "Olive branch" in Afrin, a city in the north-western part of Syria dominated by the People’s Protection Units (YPG), the…

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NATO’s impact on the European international security and counter-terrorism policy

On 5th and 6th December 2017, NATO Foreign Ministers meeting took place in Brussels. With a view to the next Summit in July 2018, NATO underlined three fundamental issues: the…

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