European Neighbourhood Council

The European Neighbourhood Council (ENC), in collaboration with the International Studies and Security Studies Association (ISSR-UÇGA), Bodrum Institute, Sustainable Development Association, and FOTOESSA, has recently concluded the Erasmus+ project “Act for a better future”, which took place in Bodrum, Türkiye between 23-29th September. The project focused on sustainability and raising awareness about environmental protection among youth, through practical experience along with theoretical learning. Participants from three different countries🇹🇷🇬🇷🇧🇪  took part in fun and educational activities in a vibrant, multicultural setting, developing a shared understanding of sustainability and how to protect our planet for future generations.  Find out more about the project here: https://bit.ly/47TSqOW

📣We are in Bodrum as part of the Erasmus+ funded youth Project "Act for a Better Future" with our Turkish (Uluslararası Çalışmalar ve Güvenlik Araştırmaları & Bodrum Institute) and Greek (Fotoessa) partners and participants to raise awareness among young people about environmental protection and #sustainable living through a unique blend of theoretical and practical training. Stay tuned for updates!🌱🌍 Türkiye Ulusal Ajansı #SustainableDevelopmentAssociation #fotoessa European Neighbourhood Council Bodrum Institute

📌 Save the date! On September 10, 7 research teams of the EU-funded MEDIATIZED EU Project 🇧🇪🇮🇪🇵🇹🇪🇸🇪🇪🇭🇺🇬🇪 will present their findings on mediatized representations of the #EU 🇪🇺 at the project's final conference. ⏰09:30 CET 📍Press Club Brussels Europe & Online More details to follow!

📣New ENC In-Depth Podcast is out! 👉🏽Central Asia’s Water Struggle: A Discussion with Bruce Pannier (Journalist, ENC External Advisor, and Central Asia Fellow in Eurasia Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute) Don't miss our latest episode 🎙️ where our Director Samuel Doveri Vesterbye and External Advisor Bruce Pannier discuss, among other things, Central Asia’s water crisis, government efforts, #EU 🇪🇺 and international support, and the roles of China, Russia, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. 🎧Listen to the full discussion here: http://bit.ly/4cMLvJa #EU4CA #CentralAsia

📣🆕 ENC In-Depth #Podcast is out 👉 "Soft Power Lessons from Russia’s🇷🇺 War in Ukraine🇺🇦" by Dr. Leila Alieva, ENC Academic Council Member and an affiliate of Russian and East European Studies at Oxford University School for Global Arena Studies. In this podcast session, Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Director of the European Neighbourhood Council, was joined by Dr. Leila Alieva to discuss the soft power lessons from Russia's war in #Ukraine🇺🇦, the rise of #polarisation, the state of liberal democracy, international cooperation, #migration trends and more. 🎧 Listen to the in-depth discussion here: https://bit.ly/4bH47c0

📣🆕 Our newest ENC In-Depth #podcast is out 👉 "Film Festivals and Urban Transformation in South-Eastern Europe" by Dr. Eleni Sideri, ENC Academic Council Member and Assistant Professor at the Department of Balkan, Slavic & Oriental Studies of the University of Macedonia. In this podcast session, Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Director of the European Neighbourhood Council, was joined by Dr. Eleni Sideri to discuss how festivals, film events, and other cultural platforms have shaped #Thessaloniki, #Tbilisi, and #Sarajevo as well as the challenges facing the cultural space today and the impact of the situation in Georgia on organizing foreign-funded festivals. 🎧 Listen to the latest in-depth discussion here: https://bit.ly/3Ll9CT0

📣 Check out our 🆕 ENC Analysis 👉🏽 "Water Challenges in Central Asia: Climate Change and Resource Management" by Bruce Pannier, Journalist, ENC External Advisor and Central Asia Fellow in the Eurasia Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. In this ENC analysis, Bruce Pannier examines the severe water💧 challenges in Central Asia, addressing record high temperatures, droughts, and melting glaciers exacerbated by climate change, while explaining the steps taken by Central Asian governments and the substantial efforts of the #EU🇪🇺 and international partners to mitigate these unprecedented challenges. Read the full analysis here: https://bit.ly/4cjd10s #CentralAsia #WaterScarcity #EU4CA

📣 🆕 ENC Analysis is out! 👉🏽 "Russia-Ukraine War and Geopolitical Competition in the Black Sea Region" by Dr. Nika Chitadze (ENC Academic Council Member and Professor at the International Black Sea University), Dr. Victoria Vdovychenko (Associate Professor and Program Director of the Center for Defence Strategies) and Dr. Natalia Albu (Associate Professor of the Alexandru cel Bun Military Academy of Armed Forces of Republic of Moldova).  In this ENC analysis, the authors explore the complex geopolitical dynamics of the Black Sea Region, emphasising its historical significance and the impact of the Soviet Union's dissolution, while also examining the geopolitical and geoeconomic interests of major players, including the #EU🇪🇺, #Russia🇷🇺, the #USA🇺🇸, #China🇨🇳, #Türkiye🇹🇷, NATO, and #Iran🇮🇷, to provide a nuanced understanding of the region's security landscape. Read the full analysis here: bit.ly/3VCDG2F #BlackSea #RegionalSecurity #Geopolitics

📣🆕ENC In-Depth #podcast is out 👉 How the EU🇪🇺 is Contributing to Countering Militant Islamist Activities in MENA by Dr. Ebtisam Hussein, ENC Academic Council Member and Associate Professor of Political Science at Cairo University.
 In this podcast session, Samuel Doveri Vesterbye, Director of the European Neighbourhood Council, was joined by Dr. Hussein to talk about, among other things, the recent decline in radical Islamist #terrorism in MENA, the #EU's role in countering militant activities in the region, and how these efforts have enhanced the security of #MENA countries.
 🎧Listen here to the in-depth discussion: bit.ly/3Ryebgn

📣 New ENC Analysis is Out! 👉🏽 "Soft Power Lessons from Russia’s War: How to Overcome #Polarisation and Strengthen Liberal #Democracy" by Dr. Leila Alieva, ENC Academic Council Member and affiliate of Russian and East European Studies at University of Oxford School for Global Arena Studies.  In this ENC analysis, Dr. Leila Alieva examines the often-overlooked soft power dimensions of the war in #Ukraine🇺🇦, delving into the war's broader implications beyond the battlefield, such as polarisation and the harmful effects of exclusion, and discussing strategies to address these issues to contribute to a more resilient and unified international order. Read the full analysis here: https://bit.ly/3V7h1d4