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The leading conference on the Mediterranean

19 > 21 November 2026

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ISPI and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation are pleased to announce the 12th edition of the MED – Mediterranean Dialogues which will take place in Naples, Italy, on 19-21 November 2026.

Amid escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions across the wider Mediterranean, the MED Dialogues will bring together political leaders, the private sector, civil society, media, and the international expert and think tank community.

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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) which is hosted in Naples. 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

MED – Mediterranean Dialogues builds upon five pillars: Shared Security, Shared Prosperity, Human Dimension, Power of Narratives and Culture for Peace. Debates on these topics aim to complement analyses of current challenges with new ideas and suggestions to enhance regional stability, foster economic prosperity, and promote cultural dialogue.

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Africa Middle East and North Africa

A two-speed Morocco at the ballot box

Morocco goes to the polls on 23 September to elect its new House of Representatives. The vote comes after a period of intense transformations and as structural fragilities come, once again, to the fore. What can Moroccans, and the world, expect from these elections?

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Africa Middle East and North Africa

What to expect as Morocco heads to the polls?

Morocco’s elections are unlikely to change the country’s direction as the monarchy retains its powers as kingmaker in the face of weak political parties and widespread voter apathy.

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Africa Middle East and North Africa

The Ceuta Crisis: A Key Test for Morocco on the Eve of Elections

The next Moroccan government will be called upon to heal the wounds of the Ceuta crisis, a major event that has impacted both its domestic image and international ambitions.

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MED Insights Podcast | The West Bank: The Politics of Dispossession

As violence and settlement expansion reshape the West Bank and elections approach on both sides, what future lies ahead for the territory and its people?

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Africa Middle East and North Africa

Morocco: The Political Burden of Economic Schizophrenia

While Morocco’s economic growth has been impressive, it hasn't delivered broad social mobility. As wealth and investment expand, leaving some behind, the political costs of unequal development are being exposed.

Commentary
Africa Middle East and North Africa

The Legacy of Morocco’s Gen Z Protests: Development as the New Political Language

Morocco’s Gen Z protests have pushed the need for a new development model at the heart of the election campaign, but while parties make promises, none offers a clear path to fix young people's deeper grievances.

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