
Elina Vessere-Arnese is a final year bachelor's student in International Relations at the University of Westminster and Lazarski University. Her research interest lies in the EU's public policy, governance, and migration. She has experience in political analysis, drafting reports, and event organisation, which she gained during her internship at the Centre for International Relations.
Five years after the Taliban’s takeover, Afghanistan faces a severe humanitarian crisis alongside systemic human rights violations. This brief examines the EU’s dilemma: delivering vital aid under Taliban rule without conferring political legitimacy. It argues for structured access arrangements a…

The 2026 Macro-regional and Sea Basin Strategies Days highlighted how EU cooperation frameworks can strengthen territorial collaboration, resilience, and the implementation of shared EU priorities across regions.
