South East Europe and Black Sea Region

May 2022

· Morocco Earthquake: Humanitarian and International Consequences
· Gateway of the Mediterranean: Greece Migration Update
· Religions and Politics: Political Islam as a Constant from the Ottomans to Present Day
· Libyan Floods: Between Political Instability and a Climate Crisis
· Is the French Ban on Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations a Violation of Human Rights?

March 2022

· The Politicisation of Headcover in Türkiye Elections 2023
· Greece: Human Rights Defenders are Concerned by the Growing ‘Criminalisation’ of Humanitarian Work
· France Running Riot
· Jennin Raids of June and July 2023
· Laissez-Faire Human Trafficking in Libya?
· Religious Diplomacy: The role of the Holy See in the Syrian Civil War
& the Limits of Religious Soft Power
· Attacks on Al Aqsa Mosque and Violations of the Status Quo Arrangement under International Law
· Türkiye's Stance Regarding Nuclear Weapons
· Key Consequences of the Lebanese Economic Crisis and its Impact on Education


July 2022
· How Violations of Press Freedom Impedes Democracy in Algeria
· Israel Nuclear Policy and the TPNW
· Libya: Current State of the Right to Freedom of Expression, Speech and Association Amid Political Turmoil
· Coked-Up Turkey: Drug Trafficking Routes and Actors
· The Tunisian Crackdown on Sub-Saharan Migrants: A Legitimate Migration Policy or a Scapegoat to the National Crisis?
· Jordan's Relations With Israel
· State of Emergency in Italy: The Tough Italian Approach to Face the Current Migration Influx
· A Bridge Too Far: Israel Suspends Court Overhaul
· Crisis Management Shortcomings of the Turkish Administration During the 6 February Earthquakes
Our team

Events

18 August
19:00 CEST (GMT+2) online
War in Ukraine and Impact on Arms Trade and Militarism: South East Europe and the Black Sea Region
Join International Crisis Group’s Zaur Shiriyev, data and policy analyst Abdullah Sencer Gözübenli, independent researcher Esra Serim and moderator Luke James on Thursday 18 Aug at 19:00 CET for a webinar on “War in Ukraine and Impact on Arms Trade and Militarism: South East Europe and the Black Sea Region”.
This event, in a series exploring the impacts of war in Ukraine on arms trade and militarism more globally, examines the actions and dilemmas faced by countries in South East Europe and the Black Sea Region. This event, co-hosted by Platform for Peace and Humanity and the Forum on the Arms Trade’s Emerging Expert Program, seeks to bring perspectives from younger professionals into the conversation about the humanitarian, economic and other implications of arms transfers, security assistance, and weapons use.
Speakers:
Zaur Shiriyev, analyst for South Caucasus, International Crisis Group
Abdullah Sencer Gözübenli, Balkan Studies and Foreign Policy analyst, Åbo Akademi University
Esra Serim, independent researcher, member of Forum on the Arms Trade’s Emerging Expert program
Moderator:
Luke James, Director of the South East Europe and Black Sea Region Programme at Platform for Peace and Humanity
Webinar ID: 884 1927 4366
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BTR_bGMeThCvxdq0Mbdenw

07 July
19:00 CEST (GMT+2) online
Revisiting Kosovo Specialist Chambers: Reflections and Outlook
Join us on 7 July for a webinar titled “Revisiting Kosovo Specialist Chambers: Reflections and Outlook”. We will be reflecting on the Court’s work so far, discussing why it was created and its impact on transitional justice and domestic politics in Kosovo. With prosecutions stalling, we will assess the short-mid term outlook of the Court.
Speakers:
Abit Hoxha, Lecturer of Journalism and Researcher at the University of Agder
Xhorxhina Bami, Kosovo Correspondent for Balkan Insight
Gregory W. Kehoe, Defence Counsel, Kosovo Specialist Chambers
Moderator:
Luke James, Director of the South East Europe and Black Sea Region Programme at Platform for Peace and Humanity
Zoom Webinar ID: 849 1004 4777
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C38lLTj7SK2JvMRkzLigWw


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