Prof. Dr. Eckart Woertz

Today, the United States’ invasion of Iraq in 2003 is widely regarded as a strategic failure that caused tremendous humanitarian suffering, especially in its aftermath. Two decades later there is a shift in memory culture toward the inclusion of more Iraqi voices and alternative approaches.

The Iraq War of 2003 has been described as a conflict over the meaning of Europe between a transatlantic and a more independent, “Carolingian” vision of the continent. As such, it highlighted the continued importance of a US-led NATO for defining such meaning.

From the Gaza War to other regional conflicts and the lasting importance of oil, the Middle East and North Africa region remains pivotal for Europe. We present ten issues that will play a central role in the relationship between both regions in the year ahead.

Ukraine is an untapped asset. It presents opportunities both nationally and for Europe as an engine of foreign policy in a century troubled by climate change and resources scarcity. Its 32 million ha of arable could easily become 40 million ha which would add 25% of new cropland to the European Union – from 160 million to 200 million ha – making Europe the world’s largest agricultural producer.

Der syrische Präsident Assad wurde von Rebellen gestürzt. Was das für die Region bedeutet und weshalb Putins Reputation darunter leidet, erklärt Nahost-Experte Prof. Dr. Eckart Woertz.

Organiser: European Union Prof. Dr. Eckart Woertz (Consultant)

Organiser: Gesellschaft für Sicherheitspolitik e.V., Sektion Wilhelmshaven / Friesland, Gesellschaft für Sicherheitspolitik e.V. Prof. Dr. Eckart Woertz (Consultant)

Vortrag

Universität Hamburg Hamburg Germany

University of Zurich Zurich Switzerland

Seminar an der Universität Zürich