Past events

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.

Discover what the election aftermath means for politics, policy and investment.

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.

Join us for a screening and panel discussion of the critically acclaimed film offering lessons from Iraq on dictatorship, corruption and the long-term impacts of sanctions.

Tawakkol Karman, a Yemeni activist, journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, reflects on the legacy of Yemen’s 2011 revolution, why the country continues to be plagued by violence, and what its future holds.

After former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ousting in August 2024, Bangladesh has emerged as a test case for democratic transition and regional power politics.

Experts discuss the challenges of Israel, Syria, Hezbollah and public demands for reform.

Join us as Nayana Prakash, Research Fellow in the International Security Programme, explores how and why restless populations are challenging established powers across the Global South, and how governments are responding. Submit your questions in advance.

A panel of experts discuss reconstruction, governance, security and the future of Palestinian statehood.

At the seventh annual Iraq Initiative conference, Iraqi and international policymakers, experts and civil society, convene in London to explore Iraq’s trajectory in the year ahead.

Policymakers and analysts discuss the challenges, setbacks, and prospects for protest-linked legislators in driving reform and accountability.

Experts discuss domestic political, social, and security dynamics in Israel following the June Iran-Israel war.