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.
Palestinian Elections: A Key to a Return to Negotiations of a Peace with Israel?
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On January 15, President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree to hold three elections this year: Palestinian Legislative Council on Saturday, 22/05/2021, President of the State of Palestine on Saturday, 31/07/2021, the Palestinian National Council on 31/08/2021
Post-patriarchal security: inclusion and equity for the other 55%
Leadership at all levels is needed to ensure that good intentions and policy commitments to gender inclusiveness in the security forces translate into concrete changes for women serving in, or interacting with, the military and police.
The BIC Reacts to the Adoption of the European Peace Facility
Yesterday the EU adopted the European Peace Facility, an off-budget fund of approximately €5 billion for the period 2021-2027. The facility will allow the EU, for the first time, to complement the activities of its Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions and operations in host countries with assistance measures - including the supply of lethal weaponry. Although this initiative might give the EU more flexibility, autonomy and leverage, there are lots of counterproductive risks.