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Interesting conversations on Cyprus and the future of this country.

It is the first time after 1996 that the President of the Republic of Cyprus goes to the White House. What does it mean for dynamics of the Eastern Mediterranean? My analysis for the international edition of the New York Times published in Greece.

An important perspective on the Middle East situation that invites fact-checking https://lnkd.in/eMdGQEF5

What was the outcome of Xi’s visit to Europe?| A Debrief from Valbona Zeneli AtlanticCouncil 15 May 2024 What were the main outcomes of President Xi Jinping's visit to Paris, Belgrade and Budapest? How successful was President Macron in demonstrating European unity on China? How concerned should the EU be with China’s economic and bilateral relationship with Hungary? What are the implications of growing Serbia-Chinese relations for the region and the region's European integration? On this episode of #AtlanticDebrief, Jörn Fleck sits down with Valbona Zeneli, Europe Center Nonresident Senior Fellow, to discuss the significance and impact of Xi’s visit and implications for EU-China relations and transatlantic cooperation on China.

In November 1884 the Berlin Conference took place. Exactly 140 years later the world revisits this peculiar and impactful gathering. Now, we can safely say that the dust has settled. We know the story surrounding this past event, so let's use today to spark up a conversation around how Africa redefines and shapes itself moving forward. What can Africans and the rest of the world do TODAY to redress the flaws left from the Berlin Conference? History is important, but it's not everything. We think that it's better for us to use our time and resources to explore building a new, better-suited and more dynamic Africa for present and future generations, rather than revisit the trauma caused by the ghosts of the past. #140Years #FutureAfrica #UnitedAfrica #BerlinConference #CongoConference https://lnkd.in/dV9RRy4p

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐔 𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧”. The Open Society Foundations | Western Balkans and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), in collaboration with the Directorate-General for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR) of the European Commission, will organize the 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐬. The conference marks 20 years since Slovenia's EU membership and will bring together EESC members, civil society representatives, and government officials from #WesternBalkans and Slovenia. Key discussions will focus on: ✅ The EU accession path for the Western Balkans ✅ The crucial role of civil society in the region's socio-economic convergence with the EU 📅 Date: 24 May 2024, starting at 09.00 🌍 Join online the Civil Society High-Level Conference on the Western Balkans https://shorturl.at/PH2y9 ℹ Learn more about the agenda of the conference: https://shorturl.at/kw3K3 #EUEnlargement #WesternBalkans #CivilSociety #EESC #DGNEAR #OpenSocietyFoundationWesternBalkans #OSFWB #EU #Ljubljana2024

There are only a few countries in the world that can offer a high degree of credibility in peacebuilding and peace promotion like Switzerland. Thanks to its neutrality and a strong humanitarian tradition, Switzerland provides a fertile ground for hosting the MEM Summit, addressing critical topics such as dialogue and cultural mediation. With its proactive and dialogue-oriented approach, Switzerland sets the stage for meaningful discussions and transformative collaborations.

One of the reasons why we love working with EEA and Norway Grants is that it enables us to form new partnerships and build and strengthen our networks of educators and schools working to strengthen and defend democracy and inclusion in Europe through education. Our Schools for All Project in Greece features in this #OurStories

"How can we build peace in an increasingly hostile world?" As conflicts escalate and wars erupt globally, the question of peace becomes more urgent. Peace, a fragile state, is under constant threat. The real challenge is: how do we preserve what’s left, and how do we create more? On October 10th, the Institute of International Affairs at the University of Iceland (IIA) will host a peace conference featuring a distinguished panel of experts.  This conference will explore the roles that individuals at various levels play in the peacebuilding process. We encourage anyone who can to join this important conversation to do so. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dKb_iKYK If peace is a collective effort, then we each have a part to play. The future is in our hands and the world is ours to shape. #PeaceBuilding #ConflictResolution #SustainablePeace

Mr. Him Rotha, Deputy Director of CCRS penned an article on “Cambodia-Malaysia Relations Reaches New Momentum After PM Manet’s Visit” published today in Cambodianess. He laid out how both countries should do more, not only to improve bilateral relations but also to work together more steadfastly on regional cooperation and brush aside their mutual suspicions in a turbulent geostrategic landscape. The full article can be accessed via this link: https://lnkd.in/ggE_zC4Z