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Elizabeth Spehar is the Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). In a public talk she gives a historical overview of peacekeeping missions, in order to present on the one hand the existing challenges and achievements of the operations and on the other hand the new initiative ,,Action for Peacekeeping” (A4P).
The concept of neutrality has proven time and again that it can adapt to new situations. Neutral states are well suited (in many ways better than other states) for making an important contribution to the fight against new global challenges. The Austrian example of neutrality might also be useful when thinking about the peace process on the Korean peninsula.
The relationship between Europe and Africa is complex and has a long and unique history. It is an intense relationship rooted in economic, political, social, institutional and cultural ties interaction, characterized by a series of different phases and by multiple layers concerning the countries involved. What is the role that young people play in the Africa-EU Partnership? How has it evolved over time? What are the perspectives? These are the main questions addressed in the paper.
