European Student Think Tank

The MENA region is changing fast — check out what you need to know this week in . 📝

From 16,500 Gazans being denied access to medical treatment and Benin’s push for closer ties with the AES, to renewed efforts to revive the Hejaz Railway and strengthen regional connectivity across the Middle East.

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🏛️ What does EST Academy 2026 look like?

Not a traditional online course.

🌍 Learn the foundations of global governance
🎯 Specialise in one of five policy tracks
🛠️ Build practical skills through simulations, policy labs, negotiations, and workshops
🎤 Develop public speaking and policy communication skills
🌍 Present your ideas at Science Slams hosted across Europe

Designed to be ambitious, interactive, and manageable:
▪️ 1–2 online sessions per week
▪️ Flexible learning materials
▪️ Direct engagement with experts, policymakers, and practitioners

📅 Applications close on 26 June 2026, 23:59 CEST.
Info and application: ethinktank.com/est-academy
Join a new generation of policy leaders!

The MENA region is changing fast — check out what you need to know this week in . 📩

From North Africa’s spot as the continent’s industrial powerhouse and persistent tensions across the Persian Gulf, to political upheaval in Türkiye, Senegal’s shifting political landscape, and the EU’s decision to restore full cooperation with Syria.

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