The Trump administration's policies, which affect Europe without taking into account its views, sharpen the case for a more sovereign European foreign policy.
Our #WatchList2020 lists 10 countries where swift action by the #EU can help build peace. /1
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Our #WatchList2020 lists 10 countries where swift action by the #EU can help build peace. /1
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As #Burkina Faso’s rural conflict rages, creating an urgent humanitarian crisis, the country is also beset by urban unrest.
The EU and member states should lend support to election preparation and encourage the government to devote energy to the crisis in the countryside. /2
The EU and member states should lend support to election preparation and encourage the government to devote energy to the crisis in the countryside. /2
Tensions are mounting between the DRC’s neighbouring countries, Burundi, Uganda and Rwanda, which could compound the country’s security challenges.
The EU should encourage President Tshisekedi to reinvigorate diplomatic efforts. /3
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The EU should encourage President Tshisekedi to reinvigorate diplomatic efforts. /3
For more, see bit.ly/Africab150
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy has implemented important reforms.
But the changes have uncorked social tensions long bottled up by an authoritarian state.
The EU & member states should bolster efforts to prevent violence around elections & support the government’s reforms. /4
But the changes have uncorked social tensions long bottled up by an authoritarian state.
The EU & member states should bolster efforts to prevent violence around elections & support the government’s reforms. /4
Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa government has initiated fundamental changes to policies on ethnic relations, posing a deep challenge to EU policy there.
The EU and member states should make clear it will not support programs that encourage political repression or discrimination. /5
The EU and member states should make clear it will not support programs that encourage political repression or discrimination. /5
The efforts of #Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy to end the war in Donbas have revived a process that had seemed increasingly hopeless.
With the support of the EU, 2020 presents an opportunity to work toward a lasting settlement. /6
With the support of the EU, 2020 presents an opportunity to work toward a lasting settlement. /6
Amid the political tumult around Bolivia’s election last year, protesters from both sides took to the street. The ensuing violence left 36 dead.
To deter more bloodshed, the EU & member states should ensure the May election is conducted credibly, transparently & legitimately. /7
To deter more bloodshed, the EU & member states should ensure the May election is conducted credibly, transparently & legitimately. /7
With the support & encouragement from EU leaders & institutions, EU member states should start repatriating their ISIS-affiliated nationals, currently living in horrific conditions in north east #Syria’s camps.
For more information, see our report: bit.ly/MENA208
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For more information, see our report: bit.ly/MENA208
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It is imperative that pledges made to end Libya’s civil war at the Berlin Conference turn into action.
The EU and member states should build on this new momentum and intensify efforts for a ceasefire. /10
The EU and member states should build on this new momentum and intensify efforts for a ceasefire. /10
Tunisia can avoid tensions & instability if its new political leaders coalesce around a pragmatic agenda to boost economic activity, reduce unemployment & strengthen the country’s hand in negotiations with Western financial institutions.
The EU should support these efforts. /11
The EU should support these efforts. /11
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