IBEI - Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals

How does the European Union respond to the crises transforming its political order?

Introducing "The Routledge Handbook of European Union Politics", co-edited by Michèle Knodt, Natalia Chaban, Oriol Costa, and Patrick Müller. This work offers a rigorous and updated analysis of the impact of internal challenges and the new global geopolitical landscape on European governance.

An essential read for researchers, students, and international relations professionals seeking to understand the vectors of change in EU politics.

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Taylor & Francis

The Routledge Handbook of European Union Politics This handbook provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art account of the politics of the European Union. It pays particular attention to the profound challenges the EU faces which transform the foundation of its politics, such as internal (Brexit, democratic backsliding, growing nationalism and popul...

[8/9] Next module of the Barcelona Summer School of the Mediterranean and the Middle East

✏️ War and Transition in the Middle East

This course utilizes advanced academic tools to analyze current geopolitical shifts and anticipate future trajectories across critical flashpoints in the region. Led by Yezid Sayigh (Carnegie Middle East), the module is structured around three specialized core axes:

🔹Post-Conflict Dynamics: An examination of the regional aftermath and consequences of recent conflicts in Iran and the Gulf.

🔹State Transition and Stability: An analysis of key sociological and socio-economic trends in Syria’s transition following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, evaluating the new regime's capacity to consolidate.

🔹The Future of Palestine: An assessment of the prospects for a free Palestine in light of evolving political and social dynamics among Palestinians, within Israel, and in the wider global context.

🗓️ 1-3 July

⏰ 12:00 - 14:00

🔗 Register here: t.ly/EfvZm

🤝 Joint initiative co-organized by IBEI, Catalonia International and IEMed

[7/9] Barcelona Summer School of the Mediterranean and the Middle East continues! 🌍

✏️ Anti-Gender Politics and Feminist Resistances in the Middle East and North Africa

In the MENA region, state and non-state actors are increasingly targeting non-normative forms of gender expression and sexual variance within legislation, policy, and media discourse. Led by Susana Galán (IBEI), this course situates these processes within specific colonial histories, state formation, religious divides, and gender regimes.

The module provides an academic analysis of these trends, connecting them to the broader global literature on anti-gender politics. Furthermore, the sessions will examine regional and transnational feminist and q***r resistances, as well as the networks of solidarity emerging against these challenges.

🗓️ 1-3 July
⏰ 12:00 - 14:00
🔗 Register here: t.ly/3mTIL

🤝 Joint initiative co-organized by IBEI, Catalonia International and IEMed

[6/9] Barcelona Summer School of the Mediterranean and the Middle East continues its program! 🏙️🌍

✏️ Urban Politics of the Middle East: Conflict and Cooperation

This course examines the role of cities across the Middle East as primary arenas of political contestation, conflict, and cooperation. Led by Gabriel Garroum (Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona), the sessions will introduce students to the historical and conceptual foundations of urban politics in the region.

The module analyses the impact of violence, displacement, and securitisation on urban spaces. Additionally, it explores potential avenues for governance, the political significance of infrastructures, and the role of non-state actors in shaping regional urban futures.

🗓️ 1-3 July
⏰ 09:00 - 11:00
🔗 Register here: t.ly/aZlxp

🤝 Joint initiative co-organized by IBEI, Catalonia International and IEMed

How do authoritarian regimes reach people living abroad? A new article by Hannah Colpitts-Elliott and Tutku Ayhan studies how this across-borders control specifically affects women in the Iranian diaspora.

Based on 19 interviews with activists, the research shows how political control and anti-gender movements work together to increase pressure on women. It also explains how the constant uncertainty about where threats come from is used as a tool to create fear both online and offline.

📄 Full article:

Gender-based transnational repression and the Iranian diaspora This paper advances theoretical understandings of transnational repression by examining its gendered dimensions through 19 semi-structured interviews with Iranian women activists across Europe and ...

[5/9] Barcelona Summer School of the Mediterranean and the Middle East keeps moving forward! 🌍

✏️ Searching for European influence amid the transitions, rivalries and wars of the new Middle East

As the region faces profound instability, what is Europe’s actual place in the new Middle East?
Join Julien Barnes-Dacey (ECFR) to assess Europe’s evolving relationship with its Southern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern partners.

🗓️ 1-3 July
⏰ 09:00 - 11:00
🔗 Register here: t.ly/sP3Oy

Joint initiative co-organized by IBEI, Catalonia International and IEMed

Is European support for Ukraine running out of steam?

At the onset of the 2022 invasion, political consensus across Europe was nearly absolute. But as the costs continue to mount, a major question arises: are we facing "war fatigue"? 🤔

In this article, Adam Holesch & Benjamin Martill analyze how this wear and tear is reshaping the European political landscape, moving from initial unity to a much more complex and fragmented scenario.

📊 Want to understand the key factors behind this evolution and its real impact?

👉 Don't miss out, read "War fatigue? The politicisation of the Ukraine war" here: t.ly/gFhsH

Journal of European Integration

War fatigue? The politicisation of the Ukraine war Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 marked a critical juncture in European politics, transforming the EU’s institutional, geopolitical and normative orientation. While initial ...

[4/9] Barcelona Summer School of the Mediterranean and the Middle East stays on track! 🌍

✏️ China in the Mediterranean and the Middle East: Connectivity, Digital Power, and Geopolitical Competition

Behind every digital network lies a set of political choices. Join Tinhinan El-Kadi (TIDE Centre at the University of Oxford) to analyze how China's expansion, from undersea cables to smart cities, is reshaping power relations across the region.

Secure your place now!

🗓️ 29 & 30 June
⏰ 14:30 - 17:30
🔗 Don't miss out, register here: t.ly/1OSs7

Joint initiative co-organized by IBEI, Catalonia International and IEMed

[3/9] Barcelona Summer School of the Mediterranean and the Middle East keeps going! ✨

✏️Peacebuilding, Peace Processes, and Mediation: From Traditional Modes to Out-of-the-box Thinking

Ready to rethink conflict resolution? Join Laurie Nathan (Kroc Institute), Pinar Tank (PRIO), and Harry Tzimitras (PRIO Cyprus Centre) to explore innovative, out-of-the-box strategies in mediation and peace processes.

Don't miss the chance to learn from leading international experts and transform your approach to global peacebuilding. Spaces are filling up, advance your career and register today! 🚀

🗓️ 29 & 30 June
⏰ 14:30 - 17:30
🔗 Secure your spot here: t.ly/TZC9i

Joint initiative co-organized by IBEI, Catalonia International and IEMed