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Salma Daoudi behind new report on Syria’s fragmented health system
The changing landscape of US international democracy policy in 2025: Lessons from Western engagement with Zimbabwe
Brookings Institution
Elena Romanin
Europe's Survival and the Politics of Zeitenwende
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has triggered what German leaders call a Zeitenwende, a historic turning point in European security and politics. Yet beyond rhetoric, what does this transformation mean for Europe’s long-term survival as a geopolitical actor? In this talk, Johannes Volkmann, a Member of the German Bundestag (CDU) and former chief of staff in the European Parliament, examines the implications of the Zeitenwende.
Protecting Europe’s Southern Flank: The New Scramble for Africa
As global powers compete for influence across Africa, Europe faces a complex challenge: how to safeguard its southern neighbourhood while supporting African-led peace, security, and development. In this talk, Charlie Stuart, Senior Diplomat and Chief Peace & Security Advisor on Africa at the European External Action Service (EEAS), will examine the evolving dynamics of Europe-Africa relations, from security partnerships and migration management to strategic competition with China and Russia.