Past events

After the signing of a new defence pact by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, experts assess how the Middle East is responding to volatility and a changing regional order.

As Moroccans head into their first election since Gen-Z protests swept the country, experts will discuss the forces shaping youth participation, and whether activism will influence Morocco’s political future.

Join this session to understand the regional tensions reshaping Yemen’s conflict and raising new security risks across the Middle East.

Human rights and political experts assess how transparency, oversight and civic freedoms can shape Syria’s future governance.

Hear from experts how Gulf capitals are rethinking their security partnerships and defence technologies after the war.

Learn how the new administration in Baghdad is navigating regional tensions and internal divisions under a fragile political settlement.

Learn how the war with the US and Israel has affected Iran’s diplomacy, security outlook, and internal politics.

Experts unpack the results of the 2 July election, and what turnout says about the state of Algerian politics.

Discover how the Iran war is reshaping rivalries across the Middle East.

Three months after the war, this panel examines how Iran’s leadership is navigating wartime governance, elite dynamics and public sentiment at home, while recalibrating its regional strategy and engagement with both allies and adversaries.

How has the war distracted attention from Palestine? And how will it affect the Trump peace plan?

Experts discuss how the Israeli state and society have responded to the war so far, and examine possible political, military and security trajectories for the country.