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Laure Foucher
Senior research fellow
Biographical information
Expertise
Laure Foucher's research focuses mainly on the domestic and foreign/defense policy of Middle Eastern countries (in particular Israel/Palestine), as well as European policy in the Middle East. Her area of expertise also includes advising on the prevention and resolution of conflicts in the region and the coordination of strategic dialogues. Laure Foucher travelled extensively and carried out comprehensive field research in the region (Lebanon, Syria, Israel/Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Iran).
Professional experience
- Ministry of Foreign affairs (Jerusalem, 2010-2012)
- Ministry of Defense (Paris, 2014-2018)
- International Crisis Group (Brussels, 2018-2022)
Training
Master’s degree in International Relations (INALCO), Master’s degree in History (Paris IV-Sorbonne), Bachelor in Arabic Language (INALCO).
Publications
- « Un accord pour mettre fin à la guerre à Gaza est-il encore possible ? », Notes de la FRS 04/2024, février 2024
- « Fin de la trêve à Gaza, quelles perspectives ? », Podcast, décembre 2023
- « Quelles perspectives pour le conflit entre Israël et le Hamas ? », vidéo, novembre 2023
- « L’illusion d’une solution militaire à Gaza », Notes de la FRS 24/2023, novembre 2023 / In English
- « The Myth of an Emerging “Mideast NATO” », co-authored with avec Anna Jacobs, Crisis Group Middle East Commentary, 3 October 2022
- « Realigning European Policy toward Palestine with Ground Realities », Crisis Group Middle East Report, n° 237, 23 August 2022
- « How Europe Can Help Lebanon Overcome Its Economic Implosion », Crisis Group Middle East Report, n° 219, 30 October 2020