EPIS Working Groups

The EU's migration deals focus on economic aid and border management, but face challenges due to regional instability.

Mongolia is an attractive partner to diversify partnerships of European countries. Its raw materials and strategic location make it valuable.

The number of barriers is on the rise in Europe, but is this the most effective way to stop migration?

Melting Arctic ice drives competition; Russia gains, Canada and the U.S. cooperate but clash.

Experts speak of the most powerful non-state actor worldwide: Hezbollah in Lebanon will pose major challenges to the Israel Defense Forces.

In 2024, several Western individuals were charged with spying for China, reflecting increased detection or activity amid strained China-West relations.

Following 2022 sanctions, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan helped Russia bypass restrictions on dual-use goods, leading to tighter US and EU countermeasures.

The EU’s new High Representative for CFSP Kaja Kallas is a strong advocate for EU enlargement by “staged accession”. This Brief takes a closer look at the CEPS model for staged accession.

Haiti’s gang violence and instability prompt a Kenya-led, UN-backed mission to restore order.

Tunisia's democracy falters under Saied's rule, yet the EU continues financial support to tackle its own migration issues. As the biggest African migrant hub, Saied, thus, has a strong bargaining position against the EU.

Under PM Modi, India's Diamond and Necklace Strategy counters China in the Indo-Pacific with strategic projects and alliances, enhancing regional stability and prosperity.

The 2024 EU Parliament elections will have an impact on European foreign policy. It proposes that the newly elected representatives may sort themselves into three possible coalition arrangements with different foreign policy impacts.