The lack of a clear strategic vision for engagement with its Southern neighbours has hindered the European Union’s response to emerging crises in the region and prevented the bloc from becoming a more assertive global actor.
To establish sustainable partnerships and build trust, the Union needs to consider regional and local perspectives in its decisionmaking and meet its partners on equal footing.
The Carnegie Europe Foundation and the ENGAGE project hosted a public discussion on how the EU can forge an effective policy toward its Southern neighbours. The event features remarks by Maria Fantappiè and Emile Hokayem. Judy Dempsey moderates.
Speakers
Maria Fantappiè is a former special MENA adviser at the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.
Emile Hokayem is director of regional security and senior fellow for Middle East Security at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
Moderator
Judy Demsey is a nonresident senior fellow at the Carnegie Europe Foundation and editor in chief of Strategic Europe.