In the Shadow of the Middle East: EU and Serbia’s Israeli-Palestinian Policies Compared
In the Shadow of the Middle East: EU and Serbia’s Israeli-Palestinian Policies Compared

Author(s): Marko Todorović
Subject(s): Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Centar za evropske politike CEP
Keywords: Israeli-Palestinian conflict 2023; EU foreign policy; EU member states dynamics; EU approach to conflict; EU internal contradictions; Middle East crisis; EU diplomacy on Israel-Palestine;
Summary/Abstract: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict once again escalated on 7 October 2023, resulting in tens of thousands of casualties and a further exacerbation of the already delicate regional circumstances. Such an unexpected crisis underscores the persistent nature of this conflict, with each outbreak carrying implications felt far beyond the Middle East. This paper embarks on a nuanced exploration of the EU’s approach to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute, with a particular focus on the recent developments. Going beyond the official statements and commonplace narratives of EU foreign policy, it delves into the intricate internal dynamics of the EU and its member states, aiming to understand their various positions, motivations, and contradictions.

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