Extract From The Libyan Political Process: The Need for A New International Approach
The following excerpt is taken from the upcoming policy report The Libyan Political Process: The Need for A New International Approach, to be published in early 2019 by the Brussels International Center.
Rising Tensions and Strategic Shifts: The Escalating Middle East Conflict
The recent escalation in the Middle East, marked by Iran’s missile strike on Israel, signals a precarious juncture in regional politics, especially following the intensification of the conflict in Gaza. This strike—retaliation for an Israeli operation that killed seven Iranian military commanders in Syria—marks a notable shift in Iran’s approach towards direct engagement.
Six Months on: Reflections on the War in Gaza
The war in Gaza has not only left a path of destruction but has also torn at the very fabric of civilian life, unfolding the social bonds that hold communities together. Each day, the conflict embeds deeper divisions, exacerbates hardships, and dims the hope for peace among those caught in its crossfire. The Brussels International Center (BIC) has, from the conflict's onset, championed the cause for a permanent ceasefire—a call that resonates more urgently with each passing moment, yet seems to echo in a void of international indecision.
What The War on Gaza Tells Us About Western Feminism.
In early November 2023, a tribune initiated by a French feminist organization named ‘La Parole Des Femmes’ (Women’s Voices) platformed a number of French female public figures to call for the recognition of the October 7th attacks by Hamas and other armed groups as a feminicide, an attack in which Israeli women were targeted specifically because of their gender, although there remains no concrete evidence about the rape and sexual abuse allegations to this day.
The BIC Reacts to the European Council's Call for a Humanitarian Pause in Gaza: A Step Forward but Not Enough
The Brussels International Center (BIC) acknowledges and welcomes the European Council's recent initiative calling for a humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza as a step in the right direction. However, this action, while commendable for its intentions, significantly falls short of what is immediately necessary to bring about a real and lasting peace in the region. The call comes across as belated, barely scratching the surface of the deeper, more systemic changes required to address the ongoing crisis.
In Times of Conflict Escalation: How to Overcome Growing Polarisation between the Gulf Region and Europe?
“Demonising the other”: The Gaza war as a driver for polarisation between the Gulf and Europe.
In recent months, relations between the Arab world and Europe have faced challenges as a consequence of the Israel-Gaza war, which has resulted in more than 30,000 Palestinian casualties following the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7th, 2023.
Brussels International Center Hosts Roundtable Breakfast to Reimagine Politics Ahead of EU Elections
Brussels, February 23, 2024 - With the European Parliament Election on the horizon, the Brussels International Center (BIC) hosted an exclusive roundtable breakfast on February 22nd. A select group of Brussels-based experts gathered to reimagine politics in anticipation of the EU elections.