The leading conference on the Mediterranean

15 > 17 october 2025

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ISPI and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation are pleased to announce the 11th edition of the MED – Mediterranean Dialogues. For the first time, the MED community will convene in Naples, Italy, on 15-17 October 2025.

Against the backdrop of complex and evolving regional dynamics, the conference will contribute to shaping a positive agenda for the Mediterranean, bringing together leaders from governments, business, civil society, media, and academia.

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About the MED Dialogues

The leading conference on the Mediterranean, promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ISPI (Italian Institute for International Political Studies) is hosted annually in Rome. The MED Dialogues aim to rethink traditional approaches to the area, bringing in new ideas and suggestions as to draft a “positive agenda” for the region, which tackles security and socio-economic challenges through common visions.

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Rome MED builds upon four pillars: Security, Prosperity, Culture, and Human Dimension. Debates on these topics are intended to complement analyses of current challenges with new ideas and suggestions to scale-up economic cooperation, overcome regional rivalries and conflicts, and ensure that adequate incentives for sustainable development are set in motion.

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After the Axis of Resistance: Reconfiguring Iran’s Deterrence 

Iran’s network of allied militias and groups across the Middle East, its so-called “Axis of Resistance”, has faced significant challenges recently, including setbacks in Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza. But despite these blows, can Tehran’s influence and ties still shape the region’s future?

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Middle East and North Africa

The Persistence of Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’   

From rise to reassessment: How the Gaza war has weakened Iran’s Axis of Resistance but not erased Its deep regional ties.

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Naval Power and Deterrence: Iran’s Role in Regional and Global Maritime Competition 

From asymmetric warfare to regional diplomacy: Understanding Iran’s naval build-up, deterrence doctrine, and the risks of U.S. Confrontation.

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