Regional and International Dynamics and the Future of the Middle East |
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In contrast to the habitual state of antagonism, the Middle East has witnessed an unusual moment of regional de-escalation in the past two years. Several key actors have engaged in diplomatic appeasement, normalising relations, and the opening of new pages in bilateral relations. Türkiye, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and others have followed this new approach, signing several agreements, ranging from business and security to defence and tourism.
Moderator: Tarek Cherkaoui, Manager, TRT World Research Center Speaker: Ebtesam Al Ketbi, President, Emirates Policy Center Tarek Megerisi, Senior Policy Fellow, ECFR Dania Thafer, Executive Director, Gulf International Forum Ufuk Ulutaş, Chairman, Center for Strategic Research, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Türkiye |