Past events

Experts discuss the key political, security, and economic dynamics to watch in MENA in 2026.

Interview and discussion with Asaad Al-Shaibani, foreign minister of Syria, at Chatham House, to describe the hopes and ambition for a new Syria’s role in the region and world.

Following the conclusion of the Chatham House XCEPT research initiative, this event unpacks key findings and explores how policymakers can better respond to the complex realities of a multi-aligned global order.

Experts discuss Lebanon’s future in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.

Experts discuss internal and regional dynamics following the fall of Assad in Syria.

Experts examine how the conflict may develop and what we can expect from regional and international actors.

Experts examine the impacts of the Gaza war and Greece–Turkey de-escalation on regional security and cooperation.

Experts assess the power and motivations of different groups in the Middle East crisis.

Experts examine the role of regional states and explore the long-term solutions for the conflict in Gaza.

How is the current de-escalatory trend providing new pathways towards sustainable multilateral cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa?

Examining the nature of political settlements and how they fail populations.

This event explores the narcotics crisis in the region and the role of the Syrian regime.