Instead of standing together in the face of these moves, European countries have presented a fragmented response. France was traditionally the leader on European Maghreb policy, but tensions with Morocco and Algeria have limited its influence in the region. The four most influential European countries all have a stake in promoting stability, opportunity, and energy transitions across the region. European countries are already working together on this, as with the German, Italian, and Austrian cooperation on a planned green hydrogen pipeline. Among other subjects, Dworkin has conducted research and written on European and US frameworks for counterterrorism, European policy towards North Africa, and international cooperation in an era of geopolitical competition.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 30, 2024 14:56 UTC