Europe can hit the "reset" button after years of failed responses to North African turmoil by adopting fresh approaches to the region, moving beyond its uncertain and shifting responses of recent years.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2019
Publisher: Brookings Institution

Europe has been grappling with the ongoing turmoil in North Africa for several years, which has challenged its previous comfortable stance of authoritarian leadership in the region. The turmoil, now in its ninth year, has forced European leaders to rethink their approaches and recognize that the initial hopes of democracy and economic progress will not be fulfilled anytime soon. In this book, experts from Europe, the United States, and the Middle East discuss the events that have unfolded since the Arab Spring and their impact on North Africa and European states across the Mediterranean. The book is based on papers presented at a conference sponsored by the South Mediterranean Regional Program of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in March 2018. The chapters focus on events in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia and offer ideas for how the European Union can adopt fresh approaches to the region, moving beyond its uncertain and shifting responses of recent years.

Europe's Response to North African Turmoil: A Need for Reset

The ongoing upheaval in North Africa has presented many challenges to Europe, which previously had been comfortable with the status quo of authoritarian leadership in much of the region. Now in its ninth year, the turmoil has forced European leaders to rethink their approaches to the region, based on the now-obvious reality that the brief hopes of early 2011 for the spread of democracy and economic progress will not be fulfilled anytime soon. In this book, experts from Europe, the United States, and the Middle East discuss what has happened since the so-called "Arab Spring" emerged and how those often-bewildering events have affected both North Africa and the European states across the Mediterranean. The book is based on papers presented at a March 2018 conference sponsored by the South Mediterranean Regional Program of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. Chapters focus on events in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia—and offer ideas for how the European Union can adopt fresh approaches to the region, moving beyond its frequently uncertain and shifting responses of recent years.

The Arab Spring and Its Impact on North Africa and Europe

The Arab Spring, which began in Tunisia in December 2010, was a series of protests and uprisings that swept across the Middle East and North Africa, seeking to bring about political and economic change. While the initial hopes of democracy and economic progress were high, the reality of the Arab Spring has been far more complex and challenging. In this book, experts from Europe, the United States, and the Middle East discuss the events that have unfolded since the Arab Spring and their impact on North Africa and European states across the Mediterranean. The book is based on papers presented at a conference sponsored by the South Mediterranean Regional Program of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in March 2018. The chapters focus on events in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia and offer ideas for how the European Union can adopt fresh approaches to the region, moving beyond its uncertain and shifting responses of recent years.

The European Union's Response to the Arab Spring

The European Union's response to the Arab Spring has been characterized by a series of initiatives and policies aimed at promoting democracy and economic development in the region. However, these efforts have been met with mixed results, with some countries making significant progress while others have struggled to make any meaningful change. In this book, experts from Europe, the United States, and the Middle East discuss the challenges that the European Union has faced in its response to the Arab Spring and offer ideas for how the EU can better address these challenges in the future. The chapters focus on events in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia and offer ideas for how the European Union can adopt fresh approaches to the region, moving beyond its uncertain and shifting responses of recent years.

The Future of North Africa and Europe

The future of North Africa and Europe is uncertain and complex, with many factors at play. However, there are some key trends that are likely to shape the region's future. One of the most significant trends is the growing influence of China and other Asian countries in the region. China has been investing heavily in North Africa, particularly in infrastructure and energy, and this has had a significant impact on the region's economy and politics. Another trend is the increasing importance of regional cooperation and integration, as countries in the region seek to address common challenges and promote economic growth. In this book, experts from Europe, the United States, and the Middle East discuss the future of North Africa and Europe and offer ideas for how the region can best position itself to take advantage of these trends. The chapters focus on events in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia and offer ideas for how the European Union can adopt fresh approaches to the region, moving beyond its uncertain and shifting responses of recent years.

Conclusion

The ongoing upheaval in North Africa has presented many challenges to Europe, which previously had been comfortable with the status quo of authoritarian leadership in much of the region. Now in its ninth year, the turmoil has forced European leaders to rethink their approaches to the region, based on the now-obvious reality that the brief hopes of early 2011 for the spread of democracy and economic progress will not be fulfilled anytime soon. In this book, experts from Europe, the United States, and the Middle East discuss what has happened since the so-called "Arab Spring" emerged and how those often-bewildering events have affected both North Africa and the European states across the Mediterranean. The book is based on papers presented at a conference sponsored by the South Mediterranean Regional Program of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in March 2018. The chapters focus on events in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia—and offer ideas for how the European Union can adopt fresh approaches to the region, moving beyond its uncertain and shifting responses of recent years.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815736950