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Muriel Asseburg

Muriel Asseburg

Berlin

Dr Muriel Asseburg is a Senior Fellow in the Africa and Middle East division at the Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) in Berlin.

Articles

Economy and ecology | 09.07.2026

Time for an import ban

While the EU opposes Israeli settlements in principle, its trade policy tells another story. It now has a unique chance to change course

Foreign and security policy | 28.05.2025

Riviera of ruins

Israel’s new offensive in Gaza is leading to famine and mass displacement. Germany cannot stand idly by for any longer

Foreign and security policy | 19.10.2023

Israel has its rights, but it cannot disregard its responsibilities

Israel has the obligation to protect its population from further attacks. However, the right of self-defence does not exist in isolation

Democracy and society | 24.07.2023

Fight till the bitter end

The Israeli Knesset just passed the first bill of its judicial overhaul agenda, risking irreconcilable polarisation and violent escalation

Middle East/North Africa | 27.04.2020

The EU needs a new Syria strategy

There is no sign of a political opening or a negotiated conflict settlement in Syria. It's time for Europe to change its strategy