The knock-on effects of the war in Ukraine have heavily impacted the Middle East and North African countries. With multiple diplomatic stances and attempts of mediation, an overall need to balance among shifting alliances has characterised the past year. This event provides expert analyses and prospects on the war’s impact on local political contexts, long-standing conflicts, and wider geopolitical equilibriums.

PANEL 

ABDELHAK BASSOU | Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South

INTISSAR FAKIR | Director, North Africa and Sahel program, Middle East Institute

JULIEN BARNES-DACEY | Director, Middle East and North Africa programme, European Council on Foreign Relations

Chair

CHIARA LOVOTTI | MED Scientific Coordinator, Research Fellow, MENA Centre, ISPI

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