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Making an Inclusive EU Strategy on Iran a Reality

The new EU leadership faces the crucial task of advancing a more comprehensive agenda with Iran. To achieve this, the union must develop a long-term, inclusive strategy that prioritizes human rights, supports civil society, and regionalizes policies.

· July 23, 2024
Rethinking the EU’s Strategic Partnerships in Times of Crisis

Geopolitical shifts have put into question the effectiveness of the EU’s strategic partnerships. Crises in its vicinity present the union with an opportunity to reassess this foreign policy framework.

  • Meltem Müftüler-Baç
  • Ezgi Uzun-Teker
· May 6, 2024
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Securitization and European Democracy Policy

Current geopolitical trends are pushing the EU to increasingly prioritize security in its international action and outreach, including on democracy policy. The EU should ensure that this democracy-security nexus develops around a pervasive democratic security culture.

· April 24, 2024
In The Media
in the media
Russia Could Push Turkey Into Lasting Political and Military Antagonism With the Rest of NATO

Moscow is pushing Ankara toward lasting antagonism with the rest of NATO by putting pressure on their economic and political ties. But the trend is not irreversible, and Turkey has proved it can adjust its policies to appease the West.

· April 22, 2024
Le Monde
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Toward Accountability for Iran’s UN-Recognized Crimes Against Humanity

To quell the revolt sparked by Mahsa Jina Amini’s death in 2022, Iran committed crimes against humanity, including gender persecution. EU governments must coordinate to advance judicial accountability of those responsible while protecting vulnerable groups and countering digital repression.

· April 10, 2024
In The Media
in the media
Turkey’s Triumphant Opposition

With the Turkish opposition’s stunning electoral upset on Sunday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development Party are finally reaping the consequences of ill-considered macroeconomic policies. But the real winner of these critical local elections may be Turkish democracy.

· April 3, 2024
Project Syndicate