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.

Security

Discussions within the “Security” pillar explore new ideas and strategies to prevent socio-political and securitarian instability, foster cooperation on matters of common interest, and promote collaborative approaches to complex geopolitical problems.

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Prosperity

Within the “Prosperity” pillar, emphasis is placed on the role that economic elites, business communities, public and private sector, as well as civil society actors can play to foster prosperity and growth across the Mediterranean region, which is abundant with promising opportunities.

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Human Dimension

The “Human dimension” pillar engages discussion on aspects of policies, decisions and events that have direct implications for the rights, freedoms, and well-being of individuals, highlighting the central role of human lives and dignity to international actions and policymakers’ choices.

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Culture

The “Civil Society and Culture” pillar acknowledges that the Mediterranean region is a unique melting pot of cultures, traditions, customs and religion, bound together by historical ties and a common shared heritage.

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Regional Deals, Global Impact: Asia’s Leadership in Digital Trade Frameworks

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China’s Changing Approach to Digital Trade

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Over the past decade, China's approach to digital trade has undergone significant changes. By showing interest in various initiatives of international cooperation, Beijing seeks to strengthen its ties with developed economies and improve its digital economy strategy.

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Digital Trade in an Age of Disruption

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With growing interconnectedness and increasing demand for just-in-time delivery, trade must be faster and more reliable than ever. Digitalization has resulted in unprecedented reductions in the costs associated with international trade, altering how, what, and who can engage in trade.

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