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What role for Europe in the Middle East and North Africa?

Now that Europe is desperate to find new energy suppliers, the resource-rich countries of the Middle East and North Africa are hoping to boost their economy and influence. Europe is unlikely to turn back to Russia for energy even after the warMENA countries have suddenly become much more valuable alliesWorld …

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Reconstructing the postwar Black Sea region

The importance of the Black Sea region was made obvious by the invasion of Ukraine, and the area will likely play an important role in postwar reconstruction. The war in Ukraine has revealed the importance of the Black Sea regionJoint efforts to boost cooperation could unlock the region’s potentialEconomic integration …

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Serbia sees itself as heir to Yugoslavia’s nonaligned tradition

Leading nonaligned nations are touted as possible mediators in helping to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. It remains to be seen what role Belgrade will play. Belgrade hosted key events in the nonaligned movement 60 years apartSerbia supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity but refuses to sanction RussiaIn many ways, Serbia’s foreign …

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