Aldo Liga
@AldoLiga
| Research Fellow Middle East / North Africa / Mediterranean @ispionline | PhD Candidate @IFGeopolitique
The new @ispionline Policy Paper "Intertwined Destinies: How (and Why) to Redesign #EU-#Maghreb Relations" is finally out, thanks to @ricfabiani, @Tasnim_Tn, @PaulMaxMorin1 and @iswerenfelsi ispionline.it/en/publication…
On Monday, Prime Minister Dabaiba proved unexpectedly fortunate: he succeeded in swiftly erasing a large, unpopular militia known for pursuing its own agenda and quietly contradicting him under a corruption-predicated cohabitation. He could have stopped there, reaping the…
New #MEDThisWeek on the impact of #climatechange and #waterscarcity in the #MENA region. A comment of mine on how #Morocco is dealing with #drought and related socioeconomic impact
The #MENA region is among the most affected by the #ClimateCrisis. What are the consequences, and how are countries responding? #MEDThisWeek → ispionline.it/en/publication…
#Marocco: una calda estate. Ne parlo nell'ultimo Focus #Mediterraneoallargato di @ispionline, focus su #siccità, #climatechange, #infrastrutture e relazioni esterne, da #Gaza fino al #Sahel ispionline.it/it/pubblicazio…
In #Gaza the #GHF distributes aid amid accusations of militarising humanitarian assistance. In the meantime, Israel has accepted #Trump’s proposed 60-day ceasefire, while uncertainty remains over if and when #Hamas will do the same. #MEDThisWeek → ispionline.it/en/publication…
Although #Israel, #Iran, and even #Trump claim victory after 12 days of war, the future of nuclear negotiations remains uncertain. #MEDThisWeek → ispionline.it/en/publication…
“Greece saw a spike in migrant arrivals last week, with 731 migrants arriving on the islands of Crete and Gavdos in a 24 hour period.”
Greece will deploy two frigates and one more vessel off Libya's territorial waters to deter migrants from arriving at its southern islands of Crete and Gavdos, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday. reuters.com/world/africa/g…
Ieri il parlamento iraniano ha votato a favore della chiusura dello Stretto di #Hormuz. Ma tra il dire e il fare c’è di mezzo un mare (di #petrolio). Il grafico del giorno: ispionline.it/it/pubblicazio…
#Israel vs. #Iran: Military Confrontation Overrides Diplomacy On the eve of a new round of nuclear talks between #Tehran and #Washington, Israel launched a surprise strike on Iran, an act that marked a turning point in the region’s already fragile balance. Since then, tit-for-tat…
Insightful discussion on the devastating impact of the #Israel #Iran war, with Nomi Bar-Yaacov @TheGCSP, @tparsi @quincyinst, and Daniel Levy @USMEP youtube.com/watch?v=YL7slI… @ispionline @MEDialogues #MED2025
On May 29, #Israel announced the approval of 22 new #settlements in the #WestBank, marking the most significant expansion in decades. How far will Israel go in its annexation of the West Bank? #MEDThisWeek → ispionline.it/en/publication…
#Iran’s network of allied militias and groups across the Middle East, its so-called “Axis of Resistance”, has faced significant challenges recently, including setbacks in #Syria, #Lebanon, and #Gaza. But despite these blows, can Tehran’s influence and ties still shape the…
The war in Gaza has prompted EU countries to reconsider their trade relations with Israel. How significant is this diplomatic shift by the European Union, and how is Israel likely to respond, given that the EU is its main trading partner? #MEDThisWeek → ispionline.it/en/publication…
Il mio sudario per #Gaza l’ho poggiato sul gelsomino, a Roma. Perché il sudario è anche quel ‘velo’ che riporta il corpo alla terra a cui appartiene. Salviamo Gaza, fermiamo la strage. Stop al genocidio. Gaza è noi. Gaza e noi. #ultimogiornodigaza #50000sudari ci vediamo fra…
On 12 March 2025, the killing of Abdelghani al-Kikli, known as ‘Ghnewa’, leader of the SSA militia, triggered a spiral of violence not seen in years in the capital. Are we witnessing a turning point in the Libyan crisis? #MEDThisWeek → ispionline.it/en/publication…
Il simbolo dei corpi ammazzati a Gaza è un lenzuolo bianco, il segno estremo della pietà che ricopre il corpo martoriato. Riempiano l’Italia di sudari, di pietà. Fermiamo la strage. Il 24 maggio riempiamo l’Italia di sudari.
My quick take on recent fighting in Tripoli #Libya crisisgroup.org/middle-east-no…
From billion-dollar deals to lifting sanctions on #Syria. What were the key takeaways from #Trump's visit to #SaudiArabia, the #UAE, and #Qatar? #MEDThisWeek → ispionline.it/en/publication…
Today the newsletter also features the comments of @elhamfakhro, @delaneysimon, @AldoLiga, & others You can read it here: ispionline.it/en/publication…
Energy diplomacy in the Mediterranean as a driver of stability, strategic partnerships, and sustainable development? Thanks @LauryHaytayan @AldoLiga for this energy dialogue across the Mediterranean, North, South, East & West @ispionline @rielcano a7b4e4.emailsp.com/f/rnl.aspx/?fj…
The @ispionline dossier on #Trump's first trip to the #MiddleEast is finally out. With great contributions from @JJCarafano, @Katulis, @MerissaKhurma, @SaltzmanGIIS, @Dr_Ulrichsen, @mashabani, @MurielDiDio and Eleonora Ardemagni.
Reset or Repeat? How is the Trump 2.0 administration calibrating its approach to the Middle East? As President #Trump prepares for his first trip to the Middle East, the administration’s evolving engagement with regional dynamics and key actors raises pressing questions about…