2022

Recent security developments such as the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the ongoing conflict in  Ukraine have been severely affecting European nations at the geopolitical, economic and social levels. Ongoing regional challenges, moreover, such as the Syrian civil war, Greek-Turkish tensions and irregular migration flows are now complemented by asymmetrical threats such as radicalization and disinformation. A growing degree of instability, therefore, raises the necessity for a more systematic appraisal of the nature and potential solutions to the multitude of security challenges faced across Europe and the Mediterranean. Our aim is to bring together experts undertaking cutting edge research across all relevant domains in an effort to better understand the broader security and intelligence environment in which these challenges evolve with a view towards enhancing conceptual clarity and improving the analytical capacity of workshop’s participants. The workshop is entirely conducted in English. Upon completion, students will receive a certificate of attendance from the organisers.

Indicative Themes to be explored

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• The Russo-Ukrainian conflict and the re-emergence of war as a mainstream political tool.

• The Mediterranean as a geopolitically contested region: Heading towards the East or the West?

• The EU as a security provider: Where does the “Strategic Compass” point to?

• Hybrid threats and fake news: What role for intelligence agencies?

• Technological solutions to new security challenges: AI and drone warfare in the modern battlefield.

• The Mediterranean and European migration crises: Is there a way out?

• Designing and implementing national security strategies in the 21st century.

• The energy crisis, energy security and geo-economics in the Mediterranean.

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