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About the Rome 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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MED Pillars

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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Middle East and North Africa

Coming to Terms with the past in Syria: The First, Fragile, Steps of “Transitional Justice”

The construction of a new Syria involves mechanisms like disarmament and constitutional reform, aiming to heal societal wounds, amidst challenges of ensuring accountability and avoiding impunity.

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Middle East and North Africa

Sudan’s Conflict and the Genocide Declaration: Regional Ramifications and Path to Resolution

Sudan’s genocide declaration reshapes regional dynamics, exposing external backers and altering the conflict’s trajectory. Can it pave the way for peace?

Commentary
Middle East and North Africa

Strategic Technology in the Middle East: Gulf States’ Place in the AI Race

While the main impetus for the Gulf states to develop indigenous AI sectors is to diversify their economies, it comes with striking strategic implications for the region and beyond. 

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