Publications

Dalia Ghanem visited a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon and sheds light on the potentially devastating consequences of defunding UNRWA for its residents and for the security of the country.

The death of Alexei Navalny is an indictment of Vladimir Putin’s regime. But his immense personal courage in opposing Putin’s rule is a reminder that there exists another Russia beyond cheering Kremlin loyalists and a subservient population. Navalny succeeded in exposing the base...

It seems likely that India will use this year’s edition of the Raisina Dialogue to showcase its prowess on the global diplomatic stage – also with the upcoming elections in mind. But for ‘India’s Moment’ to come to fruition, the country’s rulers need to look beyond foreign policy...

The recent series of military coups in the Sahel has led the EU to reassess its posture in the region. This Brief explores the challenges the EU faces in balancing strategic interests with its commitment to democratic values, and puts forward recommendations for future engagement...

The White House’s announcement that it is pausing pending LNG export permits, citing environmental concerns, has generated concern in some quarters. However fears that this decision will put Europe's energy security at risk are overblown.

Against the backdrop of two major wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the EU is bracing for a pivotal year with two important elections: the European parliamentary elections and the US presidential elections, as well as crucial decisions on who gets appointed to the top jobs at...

The EU faces a crucial challenge in 2024: supplying Ukraine and rebuilding its arsenals. While tight budgets impede immediate industry restructuring, the EU's pivotal move could be championing dual-use strategic enablers.

This Brief analyses the EU’s conflict early warning and analysis system and its role in conflict prevention, and examines how it can be further strengthened to support the EU’s preventive action.

The EU and GCC have a long-standing partnership, but it has been hampered by institutional differences, contrasting values and priorities, and conflicting interests. This Brief explores what steps need to be taken to ensure that the partnership can realise its full potential.