By Martin Banks The head of a leading hospitality brand says the industry still faces “difficulties” after the coronavirus pandemic but will not only survive but flourish in the coming years.
By Georgia Kiosi, Analyst KEDISA Origins “Jihad is its path and death for the sake of Allah is the loftiest of wishes,” Hamas said in its first statement in the late 1980s.[1]
By Carla Dejonghe* Everyone who is single has been asked at some point: ‘So, haven’t found the one yet?’
By Francesco Mereu, Analyst KEDISA The relatively recent arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala at the hands of the Iranian Government shocked international public opinion, shedding light on the dire situation of human rights abuses in Iran. The absence of formal charges brought against her, coupled with the heinous conditions of her incarceration at the […]
By Maria Martisiute, a Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre It is everyone’s right to know how to prepare for and survive crisis and war when the unthinkable happens. As “security is the foundation of everything,” according to the recent high-level EU report by the former Finnish President Niinistö, then civil preparedness is the […]
By Theodosis Pipis, Analyst KEDISA Having an operating Delegation since 1981, EU-Israel Relations, which are based on shared values, have been reinforced in 2000 after the entry into force of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The framework sets provisions on regular political dialogue, freedom of establishment and liberalisation of services, the free movement of capital and competition […]
By Efthimios Moutseras, Analyst KEDISA The European Union Intelligence and Situation Centre (INTCEN) is pivotal in shaping the EU’s security strategy amid evolving global threats. This research, conducted in response to the comprehensive Niinistö report on Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness, explores how INTCEN contributes to EU intelligence, crisis management, and strategic foresight.
By Ambassador Roy Chun Lee, Representative, Taipei Representative Office in the European Union and Belgium As the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convenes in New York, the global community has once again come together to address the many pressing issues facing the world today. This year’s General Debate, which began on […]
By Walid Ellafi, Mnister of State for Communication and Political Affairs of the Government of National Unity (GUN) of Libya based in Tripoli Irregular migration remains one of the most formidable challenges confronting even the most advanced and powerful nations globally. Despite ongoing international initiatives, substantial resources dedicated to addressing this issue, and significant advancements […]
By Denis MacShane, former UK Europe Minister Britain’s new Prime Minister has the same age as Clement Attlee, Labour’s most famous premier (1945-51). It was Attlee who transformed Britain by nationalising most industries, creating a health service which even today is free for every citizen, making trade unions partners in industry and giving India and […]
