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ABOUT USBussola Institute is an independent and not-for-profit, non-governmental
organisation, established in Brussels in 2017. Bussola is committed to
forging multicultural interconnections between the Gulf Countries
and the European Union. We aim to enhance the quality of economic
and policy research and engage in the promotion of cultural heritage,
social cohesion and human development.
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ABOUT USBussola Institute is an independent and not-for-profit,
non-governmental organisation, established in Brussels
in 2017. Bussola is committed to forging multicultural
interconnections between the Gulf Countries and the
European Union. We aim to enhance the quality of
economic and policy research and engage in the
promotion of cultural heritage, social cohesion
and human development.
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february, 2019
The Arabian Peninsula: A New Regional Security ParadigmBussola Institute, Square de Meeûs 28 1000
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On 24 October 2018, Bussola Institute held a seminar on “The Arabian Peninsula: A Regional Security Paradigm. This seminar is part of the Institute’s Seminar Series intended to allow participants
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On 24 October 2018, Bussola Institute held a seminar on
“The Arabian Peninsula: A Regional Security Paradigm. This seminar is part of the Institute’s Seminar Series intended to allow participants to engage with European and Gulf experts on a variety of policy issues.
Mr. John Dennehy |
Dr. Christian Koch |
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Mr. John Dennehy, Secretary General of the Bussola Institute welcomed the guests and the speakers and introduced Dr. Christian Koch who acted as moderator for the Seminar. |
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Dr. Timo Behr |
Dr. Alejo Vidal-Quadras Roca |
Ret. Col. Angus Taverner |
| Dr. Timo Behr addressed the issue of “The Expanding Geo-Strategic Space of the GCC”.
Dr. Alejo Vidal-Quadras Roca spoke about “The Common Threats for the Arabian Peninsula and the EU”. Mr. Angus Taverner dealt with “Security Cooperation between the EU and the Arabian Gulf – Prospects and Limitations”. The speakers suggested that geographically the Arab Gulf brings the EU, Africa and Asia together and should be seen as an expanding strategic space. The Seminar was attended by a broadly representative group from Brussels institutions, Think Tanks and academic bodies and a lively and stimulating debate followed on from the contributions of the speakers. |
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Event ended (2018)
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Bussola Institute
Square de Meeûs 28 1000
3rd EU-Arab World SummitAthens, Greece
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Bussola Institute participated in the third EU-Arab World Summit which was held on October 29-30, 2018, in Athens, Greece. This annual event is designed to provide a high-level representative platform for
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Bussola Institute participated in the third EU-Arab World Summit which was held on October 29-30, 2018, in Athens, Greece.
This annual event is designed to provide a high-level representative platform for engagement and dialogue on the common interests of the EU and the Arab World and to demonstrate a commitment to work jointly in key priority areas.
The event was organised in collaboration with the Greek Government, regarded as a key partner in EU- Arab political and economic cooperation.
Mr. Angus Taverner delivered a paper on behalf of Bussola.
In addition, while participating at the event Bussola Institute’s Director of Corporate Affairs and Strategy, Mr. Brian Power used the opportunity to network on behalf of Bussola including with DIKTIO, a Greek-based Research and Policy Institute.
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Event ended (2018)
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Athens, Greece
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A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND A FACE-TO-FACE DISCUSSION
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| A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND A FACE-TO-FACE DISCUSSION | |
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CHANGE AND TRANSFORMATION: A CONVERSATION WITH SAUDI WOMEN PIONEERS |
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| Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Location: Bussola Institute, 28 Square De Meeûs, 1000 – Brussels |
On 5 December 2018, the Bussola Institute held a Majlis event on the subject, “Change and Transformation: A Conversation with Saudi Women Pioneers”.
This unique event, hosted at Bussola’s Headquarters in Square de Meeûs, Brussels involved engagement with a number of Brussels-based think tanks and other institutions and was moderated by Dr. Christian Koch, Advisor on Research at the institute.
The five Saudi Women Pioneers
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Dr. Maha Abdullah Almuneef, MD, FAAP, CIC Specialist in Domestic Violence |
Mrs. Amal Amoallimi Specialist in Dialogue and Social Relations |
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Ghada Al Ghunaim Specialist in Women’s’ Education in Saudi Arabia |
Khlood Aldukheil Specialist in Banking, Investment, and Women Participation in the Private Sector |
Moudhi Aljamea Specialist in Cybersecurity |
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Event ended (2018)
Location
Bussola Institute
Square de Meeûs 28 1000
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Stabilising the EU's Neighbourhood
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| Stabilising the EU’s Neighbourhood | |||
| The role of key states (Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey) | |||
| in light of the U.S. Decision to withdraw from Syria | |||
| Time: | 18:30 – 20:0 0 | Followed by buffet supper | 21 February 2019 |
| Venue: | Bussola Institute | Square de Meeus 28, Brussels 1000 | |
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The success of the EU’s external policy objective of establishing stable systems and structures in its neighbourhood largely depends on a better understanding of the interests and values of a number of key states. At the same time, this requires the EU to define its own interests and communicate them clearly and effectively, as well as addressing the existence of common interests. The governments of Russia, Turkey, Iran and Saudi Arabia exert significant influence on the countries in the EU neighbourhood, some of which are their direct neighbours. On several occasions, these four key states have used their political power to shape political and social developments in these regions in line with their own external policy principles and norms. Together with the Bertelsmann Foundation and its project “Strategies for the EU Neighbourhood”, the Bussola Institute will hold a majlis discussion on the role of the key states mentioned above, the so-called “neighbours of the neighbours”, with a particular focus on the recent announcement of the United States to withdraw its military forces from Syria. The discussion will be an opportunity to engage with the expert project group on the main implications of the U.S. decision for EU strategy and how Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are adjusting their positions to the potentially changing role of the U.S. in the Middle East. A first position paper of the project entitled “Antagonisms in the EU Neighbourhood” is available at: |
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Short lead-in commentaries will be provided by:
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| The discussion will be moderated by Christian Hanelt, Senior Expert for the Southern Neighbourhood and the Middle East, Bertelsmann Foundation | |||
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(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Bussola Institute
Square de Meeûs 28 1000