Sinking in Shifting Sands: The EU in North Africa

Autor(en): Lisa Watanabe
Herausgeber: Oliver Thränert, Martin Zapfe
Reihenherausgeber: Andreas Wenger
Buchtitel: Strategic Trends 2014: Key Developments in Global Affairs
Serie: Strategic Trends
Seiten: 31-48
Verlag(e): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publikationsjahr: 2014
Publikationsort: Zurich

The Arab uprisings and their aftermath have important strategic repercussions for the EU. The EUs already questionable influence in North Africa risks being further eroded. Ill-equipped to respond to changing dynamics in the sub-region, the EU may struggle to secure its long-term interests. The shortcomings of the EUs approach are made all the more flagrant against the backdrop of increased engagement of regional powers in North Africa. Absent of a bolder and more coherent strategic vision towards its southern neighbourhood, the EU is on course to miss a vital opportunity.

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