Sine Qua Non

What is Sine Qua Non?

Sine Qua Non is a European think tank advocating for a coherent European foreign policy in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. Founded in Paris in 2018 by researchers and young professionals, it draws from diverse backgrounds and experiences from across the European continent and beyond.

The organisation has been active from 2018 to the present, during which time it has produced analysis reports, policy briefs, op-eds, and two major case studies on EU foreign policy in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and in collaboration with Noria Research.

Introductory Booklet

For an introduction to the organisation, its structure, and its objectives, you can download the original introductory booklet published in 2018:

Mission

Sine Qua Non aspired to assess the effectiveness of the European foreign policy approach in the MENA region, and the coherence of this approach with the Union's proclaimed principles. The organisation conducted case studies for particular areas of concern involving EU engagement where both a sense of urgency and systematic human rights considerations were present.

Publications

Our publications span the organisation's full body of work:

• Analysis Reports — Long-form research articles providing in-depth analysis of European action in the MENA region
• Policy Briefs — Short-form articles containing contributors' key research findings and policy recommendations
• Case Studies — Comprehensive investigations of specific areas of EU involvement

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