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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.

Latest analyses

Commentary
Asia Middle East and North Africa Migrations and Demography

Back to Uncertainty: Afghan Returnees from Iran and Pakistan

As Pakistan and Iran expel millions of Afghans, return has become less a durable solution than the start of a new cycle of displacement, poverty and uncertainty in a country ill-equipped to absorb them.

Commentary
Middle East and North Africa

“The Taliban Continue to Entrench Their System”

Interview with Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan

Commentary
Middle East and North Africa Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia

Afghanistan: Double Jeopardy

Afghans are caught between Taliban repression and international punitive policies. Both deepen poverty, undermine rights and leave millions paying the price for political decisions beyond their control.

Commentary
Asia Middle East and North Africa

The World’s Worst Women’s Rights Crisis Demands Solidarity and Action

Afghan women face the world’s gravest assault on their rights. As the Taliban institutionalise gender apartheid, governments must prioritise accountability over diplomatic normalisation.

Commentary
Asia Middle East and North Africa

The Geopolitics of the Emirate

The Taliban have consolidated power at home and maintained good relations in a changed regional scenario, but the conflict with Pakistan is a defining obstacle to recognition and diplomatic legitimacy.

Commentary
Asia Middle East and North Africa

Five Years of Taliban Rule: Five Major Trends

Five years after the Taliban’s return to power and the restoration of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, five major trends can be identified.

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