Routledge Handbook of EU–Middle East Relations

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).

"Such a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to complex and shifting realities of EU–Middle East relations goes beyond the theoretical or abstract dimension to include pragmatic assessments of both the policy and praxis that have shaped these relations. This handbook provides concerned readers with a critical assessment that illuminates evolutionary and intrinsic developments while charting the course of interactive connectivity that impacted both regions. This handbook is a really valuable resource indeed." Hanan Ashrawi, Distinguished Palestinian Leader and Former PLO Executive Committee Member"A lot has been written on the European Union and the Middle East, but nothing as complete and original as this handbook. It covers everything that is relevant to know, analyse, discuss: from history to the most recent policy developments, utilising extremely innovative angles, and connecting the many different dots that are needed to draw the most complete picture of such a complex relation, between such complex regions. Original viewpoints, diversity of perspectives, a very sound academic approach matched with a unique attention to practice and policymaking, make this handbook an indispensable reference for all those who study the Middle East and the EU, work on it, or are simply interested in deepening their understanding of such a fascinating topic. You will love reading it, even when you will not agree with some of its analysis. You will use it again and again. And you will always find something new, unexpected and precious in it." Federica Mogherini, Rector of the College of Europe and former High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy"This is a remarkable collection of accessible chapters, putting EU–Middle East Relations in a fresh light. This handbook does not shy away from the colonial past in that relationship and manages to capture continuity while noting occasional ruptures. The 61 contributors cover a wide range of topics and offer a rich interdisciplinary approach that make this handbook a significant contribution to scholarship. The flowing writing style, the nuanced analysis of complex cases and the depth of knowledge exhibited in this handbook make it an essential source."Shahram Akbarzadeh, Professor of Middle East & Central Asian Politics, Deakin University, Australia"A rich and provocative contribution to the study of European–Middle Eastern relations, showing how current dynamics are informed by continuities from the past as well as historical ruptures. More than a guide, it challenges readers (scholars and policy practitioners alike) to approach the subject introspectively in order to fully understand how situations have arisen. Together the introduction and design make this a remarkably successful handbook in which coherence prevails amid a diversity of perspectives."Richard Gillespie, Emeritus Professor of Politics, University of Liverpool

• 1. Introduction: Entanglements in EU–Middle East Relations Dimitris Bouris, Daniela Huber & Michelle Pace Part I. History 2. Europe and the Ottoman Empire: Images of Self and the Other Senem Aydın-Düzgit, Johanna Chovanec & Bahar Rumelili 3. French and British Colonialism and its Legacy in the MENA region Sune Haugbølle & Roberto Mazza 4. Longue-Durée Reflections on Anti-Colonial Movements in the Middle-East (1798–today) Nora Lafi 5. A Postcolonial Critique of EU–Middle East Relations Somdeep Sen Part II. Theoretical Perspectives 6. Everyday Middle Easts Ali Bilgic 7. The EU's Constructions of the Middle East Münevver Cebeci 8. Security Within and Beyond the Borders of Europe: Locating the European Union as a Security Actor Zeynep Arkan Tuncel 9. International Relations Theory and EU–Middle East Relations Filippo Dionigi 10. From Descriptive and Evaluative Accounts to Causal Explanations for EU–Middle East Relations Fred H. Lawson 11. Postcolonial Theory and EU–Middle East Relations: Recognising Co-constitution Nora Fisher-Onar 12. Feminist and Queer Perspectives on EU–Middle East Relations Hanna L. Muehlenhoff Part III. Multilateralism and Geopolitical Perspectives 13. In the Shadow of the European Neighbourhood: Political Geographies of EU–Middle East Relations Virginie Mamadouh 14. The EU and Arab Regionalism Silvia Ferabolli 15. The EU and the Gulf Cooperation Council: a Troubled Relationship Tobias Schumacher 16. EU Foreign Policy Incoherence in the United Nations: the Case of the Middle East Ioannis Galariotis & Maria Gianniou 17. The Transatlantic Relationship and the Middle East: Converging Interests, Diverging Praxis Andrea Dessì & Vassilis Ntousas 18. Turkey and the European Union in the Middle East: Potential for Cooperation or Continuing Discord? Meltem Müftüler-Baç & Damla Cihangir-Tetik 19. Russia and the EU in the Middle East: From Mutual Distrust to Forced Cooperation? Maxim A. Suchkov & Polina Vasilenko Part IV. MENA–EU Relations in the Contemporary World 20. Perceptions of the EU: Activists and Public Opinion in the Middle East Andrea Teti, Gennaro Gervasio & Pamela Abbott 21. Populist Politics in Europe and their Impact on EU Relations with the Middle East: EU–Turkey Relations as a Case Study Ayhan Kaya 22. EU–Israeli relations: Geopolitical Perspectives in the Wake of Nationalist Populism Sharon Pardo & Dani Filc 23. On EU–Arab Democratisation: Towards a Democratic "Learning Loop" Larbi Sadiki & Layla Saleh 24. Moderate Islamist Parties in the MENA Region and Europe: Between the Democracy–Human Rights Nexus and the Stability–Security Nexus Djallil Lounnas 25. Inter-religious Dialogue in the Euro-Mediterranean Region: a Multi-Stakeholder Approach Eleonora Insalaco 26. EU–Egypt Relations at a Crossroads Gerasimos Tsourapas 27. Winds of Change? Negotiating Gender Relations in the Middle East and North Africa Annette Jünemann Part V. Peace, Security and Conflict in the Middle East 28. The European Union and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: How Member States Came Together Only to Fall Apart Again Federica Bicchi & Benedetta Voltolini 29. EU–Lebanon Relations Assem Dandashly 30. The EU in Post-2003 Iraq Maria Luisa Fantappie 31. EU–Afghanistan Relations Oz Hassan 32. EU–Syria Relations Anis Nacrour & Jouanah Ghori 33. The European Union and Yemen Vincent Durac 34. The EU and Iran: How a Critical Relationship Became a Troubled One Cornelius Adebahr & Riccardo Alcaro 35. EU–Middle East Relations And the Fight Against Terrorism Francesco Milan Part VI. Development, Economics, Trade and Societal Issues 36. Aid, Security And Fortress Europe: EU Development Aid in the Middle East and North Africa Emile Badarin & Jeremy Wildeman 37. Migration and Refugees in EU–Middle East Relations Beste İşleyen & Tamirace Fakhoury 38. Europe and MENA Youth Emma Murphy 39. Assessing EU–Middle East Trade Relations: Patterns, Policies, and Imbalances Nora Aboushady and Chahir Zaki 40. Their Violence or Ours? EU–Middle East Arms Sales and Military Cooperation David Wearing 41. Clean Growth For the Benefit of Both? Towards a More Inclusive Approach To EU–MENA Environmental Relations Martin Keulertz & Musa McKee