Sandra J. Bandemer

Sandra J. Bandemer graduated in History and Political Science at LMU Munich and is a second year Master student in Peace Research and International Politics at the University of Tübingen. Currently she is based in Paris and studies at Sciences Po. Her main interests are the history and politics of Israel and the European Union’s foreign policy in the Middle East.

The EU and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – Why Can’t Europe Find Its Voice?

Since 2016 the EU Council has not been able to reach any significant conclusion on the Middle East peace process. Thus, the U.S. recognition...

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