Routledge Handbook of EU–Middle East Relations

EU–Middle East relations are multifaceted, varied and complex, shaped by historical, political, economic, migratory, social and cultural dynamics. Covering these relations from a broad perspective that captures continuities, ruptures and entanglements, this handbook provides a clearer understanding of trends, thus contributing to a range of different turns in international relations. The interdisciplinary and diverse assessments through which readers may grasp a more nuanced comprehension of the intricate entanglements in EU–Middle East relations are carefully provided in these pages by leading experts in the various (sub)fields, including academics, think-tankers, as well as policymakers. The volume offers original reflections on historical constructions; theoretical approaches; multilateralism and geopolitical perspectives; contemporary issues; peace, security and conflict; and development, economics, trade and society. This handbook provides an entry point for an informed exploration of the multiple themes, actors, structures, policies and processes that mould EU–Middle East relations. It is designed for policymakers, academics and students of all levels interested in politics, international and global studies, contemporary history, regionalism and area studies.

1. Introduction: Entanglements in EU–Middle East RelationsDimitris Bouris, Daniela Huber & Michelle PacePart I. History2. Europe and the Ottoman Empire: Images of Self and the OtherSenem Aydin-Düzgit, Johanna Chovanec & Bahar Rumelili3. French and British Colonialism and its Legacy in the MENA regionSune Haugbølle & Roberto Mazza4. Longue-Durée Reflections on Anti-Colonial Movements in the Middle-East (1798–today)Nora Lafi5. A Postcolonial Critique of EU–Middle East RelationsSomdeep SenPart II. Theoretical Perspectives6. Everyday Middle EastsAli Bilgic7. The EU's Constructions of the Middle EastMünevver Cebeci8. Security Within and Beyond the Borders of Europe: Locating the European Union as a Security ActorZeynep Arkan Tuncel9. International Relations Theory and EU–Middle East RelationsFilippo Dionigi10. From Descriptive and Evaluative Accounts to Causal Explanations for EU–Middle East RelationsFred H. Lawson11. Postcolonial Theory and EU–Middle East Relations: Recognising Co-constitutionsNora Fisher-Onar12. Feminist and Queer Perspectives on EU–Middle East RelationsHanna L. MuehlenhoffPart III. Multilateralism and Geopolitical Perspectives13. In the Shadow of the European Neighbourhood: Political Geographies of EU–Middle East RelationsVirginie Mamadouh14. The EU and Arab RegionalismSilvia Ferabolli15. The EU and the Gulf Cooperation Council: a Troubled RelationshipTobias Schumacher16. EU Foreign Policy Incoherence in the United Nations: the Case of the Middle EastIoannis Galariotis & Maria Gianniou17. The Transatlantic Relationship and the Middle East: Converging Interests, Diverging PraxisAndrea Dessì & Vassilis Ntousas18. Turkey and the European Union in the Middle East: Potential for Cooperation or Continuing Discord?Meltem Müftüler-Baç & Damla Cihangir-Tetik19. Russia and the EU in the Middle East: From Mutual Distrust to Forced Cooperation?Maxim A.Suchkov & Polina VasilenkoPart IV. MENA–EU Relations in the Contemporary World20. Perceptions of the EU: Activists and Public Opinion in the Middle EastAndrea Teti, Gennaro Gervasio & Pamela Abbott21. Populist Politics in Europe and their Impact on EU Relations with the Middle East: EU–Turkey Relations as a Case StudyAyhan Kaya22. EU–Israeli relations: Geopolitical Perspectives in the Wake of Nationalist PopulismSharon Pardo & Dani Filc23. On EU–Arab Democratisation: Towards a Democratic "Learning Loop"Larbi Sadiki & Layla Saleh24. Moderate Islamist Parties in the MENA Region and Europe: Between the Democracy–Human Rights Nexusand the Stability–Security NexusDjallil Lounnas25. Inter-religious Dialogue in the Euro-Mediterranean Region: a Multi-Stakeholder ApproachEleonora Insalaco26. EU–Egypt Relations at a CrossroadsGerasimos Tsourapas27. Winds of Change? Negotiating Gender Relations in the Middle East and North AfricaAnnette JünemannPart V. Peace, Security and Conflict in the Middle East28. The European Union and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: How Member States Came Together Only to Fall Apart AgainFederica Bicchi & Benedetta Voltolini29. EU–Lebanon RelationsAssem Dandashly30. The EU in Post-2003 IraqMaria Luisa Fantappie31. EU–Afghanistan RelationsOz Hassan32. EU–Syria RelationsAnis Nacrour & Jouanah Ghori33. The European Union and YemenVincent Durac34. The EU and Iran: How a Critical Relationship Became a Troubled OneCornelius Adebahr & Riccardo Alcaro35. EU–Middle East Relations And the Fight Against TerrorismFrancesco MilanPart VI. Development, Economics, Trade and Societal Issues36. Aid, Security And Fortress Europe: EU Development Aid in the Middle East and North AfricaEmile Badarin & Jeremy Wildeman37. Migration and Refugees in EU–Middle East RelationsBeste Isleyen & Tamirace Fakhoury38. Europe and MENA YouthEmma Murphy39. Assessing EU–Middle East Trade Relations: Patterns, Policies and ImbalancesNora Aboushady and Chahir Zaki40. Their Violence or Ours? EU–Middle East Arms Sales and Military CooperationDavid Wearing41. Clean Growth For the Benefit of Both? Towards a More Inclusive Approach To EU–MENA Environmental RelationsMartin Keulertz & Musa McKee

Dimitris Bouris is Assistant Professor (Senior Lecturer) in the Department of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam. He is also the leader and coordinator of the EUMENIA Jean Monnet Network. His research focus lies at the intersection of international relations, EU Studies and Middle East and North Africa Studies. Daniela Huber is Head of the Mediterranean and Middle East Programme at the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), editor of The International Spectator and Adjunct Professor at Roma Tre University. Her latest book is The International Dimension of the Israel-Palestinian Conflict: A Post-Eurocentric Approach (2021). Michelle Pace is Professor in Global Studies at Roskilde University. Her research interests comprise EU external relations, emotions in international relations and migration studies. Her most recent publications include a Special Issue of Interventions on "Imperial Pasts in the EU’s Approach to the Mediterranean" (2020).