Tunisia, Europe’s Border Guard Due to its strategic location on the Mediterranean, Tunisia finds itself at the heart of the migratory crisis affecting Europe, particularly Italy. The proximity of Tunisian shores to the Italian island of Lampedusa has made coastal cities like Sfax crucial transit points for migrants seeking to reach Europe. Overcrowded and often […]
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This policy of “externalizing” migration controls amounts to directly supporting dictators to do the “dirty work” and becoming the coast guards of the EU in exchange for a disguised rent under the Mattei Plan program, without any consideration for the root (…)
Why Meloni-von der Leyen’s Strategy on Migrants is a Colossal Failure Read More »
Today, we remember with respect and gratitude the martyrs of Tunisia, who sacrificed their lives for the freedom, dignity, and independence of their country. On April 9th, 1938, during the French colonial regime, a large number of Tunisians (…)
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Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission has posted a new article in his blog: “Europe’s Demosthenes moment: putting defence (…)
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In a process that raises numerous questions and criticisms, the European Union continues its strategy of outsourcing …
The Chairman of MDI, Ghazi Ben Ahmed, met with the President of the Centre for Liberal Strategies in Sofia, Ivan Krastev, in Oxford (UK), to discuss cooperation. Ivan Krastev is a political scientist, permanent fellow at the IWM (Institute of Human Sciences) in Vienna and Richard von Weizsäcker fellow at the Robert Bosch Stiftung in Berlin. He
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Discussions revolved around various topics such as: Participants agreed on the importance of defining a sustainable and lasting format to maintain, unite, and strengthen this initiative in order to contribute to socio-economic development and reinforce the ecosystem. Stay tuned for upcoming events!
The Tunisian entrepreneurial ecosystem shines with its creativity and dynamism, particularly in diverse fields such as technology and sustainable development …
MDI took part in the launch event for EGONIX, a young Belgian start-up Read More »
As war engulfs the Middle East, the global stage is witnessing a Cold War-like resurgence. Amid the escalating Western-Eastern power rivalry, specifically the West versus Russia and China …
Swing Countries, Shifting Alliances: Tunisia between East and West Read More »
The optimism on display at the Italy-Africa Summit hosted in Rome on January 28-29 by the Italian government, gathering representatives from over 25 countries along with EU leadership, struggled to mask …
Italy-Africa Summit 2024: A Facade of Partnership? Read More »