Today the EU is unveiling its new Pact for the Mediterranean, which aims at establishing comprehensive partnerships between the EU & its Southern Neighbourhood. Take a look at @ecfr.eu's new expert analysis to find out how exactly could this look: 👇

Incredibly thorough policy brief on Italy, the EU and the Wider Mediterranean. I recommend this one highly. Great work! @arturovarvelli.bsky.social @kellyp90.bsky.social The turtle and the pilot fish: How the EU and Italy can help each other in the Mediterranean: ecfr.eu/publication/...

If you get lost in the narrow streets between the Mattei Plan, the Global Gateway and the Rome Process, this policy brief by @kellyp90.bsky.social @arturovarvelli.bsky.social @ecfr.eu will guide you through, suggesting a more symbiotic relationship between the #EU and #Italy. ecfr.eu/publication/...

Giorgia Meloni mira a ridefinire il rapporto 🇮🇹 con i Paesi del Sud del Mediterraneo attraverso la creazione di partenariati eguali. Ciò implica anche il rafforzamento del ruolo del settore privato. ✍️ @kellyp90.bsky.social & @arturovarvelli.bsky.social

Finally, it’s out! My new paper on Italy’s engagement in the Mediterranean:

Italy can do more. It should immediately stop blocking EU action to suspend the trade clause of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, writes @kellyp90.bsky.social @ecfrmena.bsky.social in @dawnmenaorg.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4gHSAgG

"Leading EU countries like Italy must seize the moment to advance deeper moves that materially hold Israel accountable for its crimes in Gaza and across the Occupied Palestinian Territories," writes @kellyp90.bsky.social.

It’s taken nearly 2 years of atrocities for the EU to finally propose suspending the #EU - #Israel deal. But without #Germany’s backing, it won’t go anywhere. Berlin should stop opposing EU action, uphold its duties under the #Genocide Convention: hrw.org/news/2025/09... @aussenminister.diplo.de

My intervention for @france24.com’s The Debate programme on EU dynamics surrounding the Gaza war, including the Meloni government’s response: m.youtube.com/watch?v=MjM3...

New piece where I argue that shifts in the Italian position towards Israel are not enough. Italy also needs to vote in favour of a partial suspension of the EU Association Agreement with Israel. With VdL & right-wing EU countries voicing support for this, now the time is ripe for Italy to follow.

📰 US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on #Syria could stabilize Syria on many levels. But there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Read @jbdacey.bsky.social & @kellyp90.bsky.social 's comments in @news.dw.com

Beautiful to see the footage of Syrians celebrating following Trump's sanctions announcement. Friends in Syria say scenes are reminiscent of celebrations after the regime's fall. Certainly much to do, but let's take a moment to share the relief millions of are feeling tonight.

A journalist asks President Donald Trump: “Will there be a meeting with the Syrian President?” Trump: “Yes, I think so.”

📰 "Regional actors, (most) of all Egypt and Jordan, have been very clear in their total rejection of any displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, and of the possibility of them receiving these refugees " comments @kellyp90.bsky.social for Arab News

My long read for @ecfr.eu and probably the publication im most proud of in all my years doing this. A deep dive into how Russia retrenched in Libya, uses it to project power from Ukraine to the Sahel, and the many lessons Europe or other frontline states can learn from it ecfr.eu/publication/...

Tens of thousands of Egyptians took part in a rare pro-Palestine demonstration on Monday (Eid al-Fitr). This rare sight was most likely prompted by the ongoing pressures Cairo faces to accept Donald Trump's 'Gaza plan'⬇️

CDU’s victory puts Merz on track as Germany’s next chancellor, pushing a hard-line migration plan. But @kellyp90.bsky.social doubts that the plan presented in Jan. will be implemented "because it violates EU law and European countries have said they will not cooperate." via MEE:

📺 For DW, @kellyp90.bsky.social warns about the impact of Israel passing two laws banning @UNRWA in Gaza and in the West Bank. @ecfrmena.bsky.social

Speaking with DW about the political transition in Syria, @kellyp90.bsky.social reminded that "I don't think there is any example I know of in the region of a political transition that has occurred within six months to a year. These things last a long time."

LEBANON: Critical days ahead • Session tom. to vote for President • Gen. Joseph Aoun leading name • Backed by US, Saudi, others • Still would need amendment • If elected, would end > 2 yr void

What steps can Europe take to ensure sustainable refugee returns in Syria? Find out in @kellyp90.bsky.social's latest commentary 👇 ecfr.eu/article/how-...

A rise in right-wing agendas in European politics is colliding with post-Assad refugee dilemmas for Syrians and the region. European leaders must navigate domestic pressures to ensure voluntary, sustainable returns, writes @kellyp90.bsky.social👇 ecfr.eu/article/how-...

📑 NEW @ecfr.eu commentary by @kellyp90.bsky.social: European leaders must navigate domestic pressures to support #Syria’s transition in a constructive way & ensure voluntary, sustainable returns. Read it here 👇 ecfr.eu/article/how-...

L'ascesa di agende politiche di destra nella politica europea si scontra con i dilemmi del dopo-Assad per i rifugiati #siriani. I leader 🇪🇺​ devono superare le pressioni interne per assicurare rimpatri volontari e sostenibili, scrive @kellyp90.bsky.social👇 ecfr.eu/article/how-...

The Arabs at Doha Forum are just walking around embracing each other, congratulating each other, celebrating. “كل عام و كل ثورة بخير" Feels like all of us are Syrian today.

Breaking news: Syrian rebels have seized Damascus and toppled the Assad dynasty www.ft.com/content/a953...

Syrian army quits Homs, cutting Assad off from coast - www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Meanwhile death toll in Gaza and number of wounded people continue to rise with 20 killed just today

BREAKING NEWS - Syrian opposition factions continue to advance towards the capital Damascus

Israel’s war in Gaza amounts to genocide, Amnesty International report finds

The Syrian rebels have taken Hama. The Syrian army announced its withdrawal. This is momentous. The next city is Homs. After that, Damascus. www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Incredible: “Syrian rebels ousted pro-government forces from Hama on Thursday … The Syrian army said it was redeploying outside the city ‘to preserve civilians lives and prevent urban combat’ after what it called intense clashes.” Suleiman al-Khalidi, @reuters.com: www.reuters.com/world/middle...

🧵A few more points on the French position on the ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu. Bottomline: there's very likely no immunity for Netanyahu in France, despite the MFA announcement last Wednesday. There have been two developments since then:

BREAKING - Russian airstrikes target a group of health centers including Idlib University Hospital, Ibn Sina Hospital, National Hospital, and the Health Directorate in Idlib Governorate, Syria.

🧵 Lebanon Ceasefire • Israel achieved: “mowing the lawn”, decoupling Lebanon from Gaza, reaching Litani, room to strike later • Hezbollah achieved: continue to fight, pol/financial operation ongoing •🇱🇧as country, society bears heaviest price. Much of South, Beirut in rubble

📰 "Egypt wants ownership of the asylum issue, especially in the case of Palestinian refugees, as it's a very politically salient issue and one the Egyptian public is very receptive to," @kellyp90.bsky.social argues in @dwnewstoday.bsky.social. Read the full article here👇 www.dw.com/en/egypt-new...

And just to be clear, anyone i.e. Russia trying to use this to advance double standard narrative, Russia just vetoed a Sudan ceasefire & has years of experience vetoing cross border aid in Syria. Each member is complicit in politicising and perpetrating human suffering.