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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

Dossier
Africa Middle East and North Africa

Across the Red Sea: Middle East-Horn of Africa Relations After the Iran War 

The wars that have reshaped the Middle East are transforming the Red Sea into a pivotal strategic arena, redefining security, political alignments and maritime competition across the Horn of Africa and the wider MENA region.

Commentary
Africa Middle East and North Africa

Iran and the Horn of Africa: Evolving Interests Since the Current Conflict  

As maritime chokepoints gain strategic importance, Iran’s outreach to the Horn of Africa is changing. Yet regional rivalries, fragile partnerships and economic pressures may limit Tehran’s ability to turn access into lasting influence.

Commentary
Africa Middle East and North Africa

From Bilateral to Regional: Turkey’s Repositioning in the Horn of Africa

Turkey's Horn of Africa policy is evolving from a set of bilateral partnerships into a regional strategy centred on preserving sovereign state structures amid intensifying geopolitical competition.

Commentary
Africa Middle East and North Africa Security and Defence

Sudan’s Civil War in a Changing Middle Eastern Security Landscape 

While international attention has shifted to other regional crises, Sudan remains a key arena where the security dynamics of the Red Sea, the Gulf and the Horn of Africa increasingly intersect, with implications that extend well beyond its borders.

Commentary
Africa Middle East and North Africa

The Return of the Periphery? Israel, Somaliland and the Horn of Africa after October 7

After October 7, Israel has returned to the Horn of Africa as the Red Sea regains strategic importance. Security concerns, the Houthi threat and the recognition of Somaliland reveal a broader shift in Jerusalem’s regional strategy.

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