
Your search for "Arab World" produced 21 items.
| 1. The problem-solver | January 5, 2012 |
The EU's Special Representative to the southern Mediterranean has won praise throughout his career. Within his inner circle, Bernardino León is likened to Mr Wolf, an... |
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| 2. Divisions limit the EU's influence in the Mediterranean | October 29, 2011 |
The starting point for a fresh relationship with the southern Mediterranean lies in the EU. Tunisia's parliamentary elections last Sunday and the death on Friday of Muammar... |
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| 3. Arab activists win Sakharov prize | October 27, 2011 |
European Parliament gives ‘freedom prize' to five activists of the Arab uprisings. Five activists involved in the Arab uprisings from Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Syria have... |
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| 4. Tunisian election 'free and fair' | October 26, 2011 |
European Union praises ‘near-perfect' election; Islamist party secures 40% of votes. European Union observers have described an election in Tunisia on Sunday (23 October)... |
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| 5. Less delight in Turkish power? | September 29, 2011 |
The prospect of a ‘Turkish summer' following the ‘Arab spring' may be luring Turkey eastward, but Turkey will still need Europe. A few days ago, Turkey's Prime Minister... |
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| 6. EU support to Arab transition | September 29, 2011 |
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Ashton launches Task Force for Tunisia, together with Béji Caïd Essebsi after pledging €350m to the Arab world. The European Commission on Tuesday (27... | |
| 7. Special envoy calls for greater involvement in Arab transitions | July 20, 2011 |
New EUSR says EU has special responsibility to back democratisation process. The European Union has a “responsibility” to assist democratic forces in the Arab world,... |
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| 8. Including Arab youth | May 27, 2011 |
The Arab uprisings offer new opportunities to increase economic and political inclusion, writes the head of the UNDP. In recent months, millions of people came onto the... |
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| 9. EU to discuss next move for dealing with Qaddafi | March 17, 2011 |
Member states divided over Libyan no-fly zone; increased migration to Europe a major concern. Member states' foreign ministers are scheduled to discuss how to contain... |
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| 10. Arab revolt exposes the EU's double standards | February 3, 2011 |
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The EU claims to be a union of values, but flouts them in its dealings with the rest of the world. The dramatic upheavals in the Arab world have thrown up many questions.... | |
| 11. An Arab Spring? | January 27, 2011 |
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There are two leading potential models of political development for the Arab world: Turkey and Iran. Is Tunisia the first Arab authoritarian domino to fall? Or is it a... | |
| 12. Europe's southern challenges | September 25, 2008 |
The Mediterranean region continues to provide the EU with threats and opportunities. It is a busy time for the EU's southern borders. The French presidency's suggestion of a... |
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| 13. Looking east and south for partners | September 28, 2006 |
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Although Asia is likely to receive the most direct attention from the Commission's trade negotiators in the coming months, the EU has a number of existing commitments in the... | |
| 14. 'Democracy' divides EU and Arab leaders | November 17, 2005 |
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With just weeks to go before a crucial summit, European and Arab leaders are locked in a bitter disagreement over democracy promotion that threatens the success of the... | |
| 15. EU-funded TV channel would preach to Arab world | October 6, 2005 |
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EU member states are pressing for the launch of an Arabic-language television station to promote European ideas in the Middle East and North Africa. They hope that an... | |
| 16. Libya's rocky road to reconciliation | May 4, 2005 |
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Spectacular diplomatic coups have been flying out of Tripoli in recent months, leading some to call it Muammar Gaddafi's own ‘perestroika'. Libya has officially abandoned... | |
| 17. UN says EU and US thwart Middle East reform quest | April 7, 2005 |
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Western attempts to democratise the Middle East risk derailing domestic efforts, the author of a major UN report on the Arab world has warned. According to Nader Fergany who... | |
| 18. Arab reform and peace process separate issues | April 15, 2004 |
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The US government has recently launched a 'democracy' initiative for the greater Middle East and asked for EU support. In describing the initiative and the urgent need for... | |
| 19. Arab world and African nations both struggling in battle for EU-style unity | March 4, 2004 |
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As the European Union prepares to expand eastwards, its success in achieving security and prosperity through economic integration has become an example for the rest of the... | |