MED Dialogues

Promoted by @ispionline and @ItalyMfa_int, the MED Dialogues aim to draft a new positive agenda for the Mediterranean region - RT are not endorsements.

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ISPI and @ItalyMFA are pleased to announce the 12th edition of the MED - Mediterranean Dialogues, which will take place in Naples, Italy, on 19-21 November 2026.

At a time marked by escalating conflicts and rising tensions across the Gulf and the wider Mediterranean, the Conference will bring together leaders from government, business, civil society, media, and academia.

The initiative will provide a high-level platform to discuss the key dynamics shaping the region, with the aim of fostering dialogue and contributing to pathways toward stability and cooperation.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for updates: https://t.co/3YjiGQnNiA

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As #Israel faces a potential snap election following a crisis within #Netanyahu’s coalition, the country enters a new phase of political uncertainty amid the ongoing conflict in #Gaza, escalating violence in the #WestBank and growing internal divisions.

Will Netanyahu secure another mandate, or are we witnessing a turning point for the country?

In this new episode of MED Insights, Nicola Missaglia (@mardilevante) speaks with Dahlia Scheindlin (@dahliasc), Gil Murciano (@MurcianoGil) and Sara Isabella Leykin (@sara_leykin) to unpack Israel’s political landscape and explore what may come next.

▶️ Listen to the episode here: https://t.co/UflW2mbcXC

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As pressure mounts on #Türkiye’s opposition, the #CHP leadership crisis raises fresh concerns over the state of Turkish democracy. Can the party remain united ahead of 2028, or will deeper fragmentation strengthen #Erdoğan’s grip on power?

#MEDThisWeek → https://t.co/TR5JAlrQLv

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Caught between Washington and Tehran, #Iraq’s new government faces mounting pressure over the future of the #PMF. Can PM Ali al-Zaidi secure state control of arms, or will Iraq be pulled deeper into the regional power struggle?

#MEDThisWeek → https://t.co/Jf51ga4lLg

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As violence in #Mali keeps escalating, increasing instability reverberates across the #Sahel and up to the #Maghreb. What are the consequences for the regional order and the actors involved?

#MEDThisWeek → https://t.co/AiBSnWQL5h

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Today in Milan, MED Dialogues and @DohaForum, in partnership with @ispionline and @CIPResearch, hosted a high-level conversation on the future of relations between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

The event featured @majedalansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, as well as President of CIPR, alongside @luigidimaio, EU Special Representative for the Gulf Region, and was moderated by Maria Cuffaro, journalist at RAI, and Paolo Magri, President of the ISPI Advisory Board.

Set against a backdrop of renewed instability across the wider Middle East, the discussion examined the political, strategic, and diplomatic challenges facing both the GCC and the EU, while exploring avenues for stronger cooperation between the two blocs.

We would like to thank the speakers for contributing to a rich and forward-looking exchange at a particularly consequential moment for the region and for EU-GCC relations.

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With regional war still looming amid Washington-Tehran tensions, #Gulf states are balancing shows of solidarity with diverging geopolitical visions. Will the #GCC find common ground on regional security, or continue to prioritise national interests?

#MEDThisWeek → https://t.co/kqpDqazHun

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As geopolitical tensions continue to reshape the international landscape, dialogue between Europe and the Gulf has become more urgent than ever.

On May 7, 2026, MED Dialogues and @DohaForum will host a high-level conversation in Milan (Via Clerici 5, 6:30 PM) on the future of relations between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

The event - organized by @ispionline and @CIPResearch - will feature Majed Al Ansari (@majedalansari), Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, and Luigi Di Maio (@luigidimaio), EU Special Representative for the Gulf Region, moderated by Maria Cuffaro, journalist at RAI, and Paolo Magri, President of the Advisory Board at ISPI.

Learn more and register now: https://t.co/7zE7TeWnC9

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On 25 April, Palestinian citizens in the West Bank and Deir al-Balah went back to the polls for the first time in years. What significance and consequences does this event carry?

#MEDThisWeek → https://t.co/0sQrT4O8hS

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Despite the #Israel-#Lebanon ceasefire, Israel’s war with #Hezbollah is far from over. As the prospect of a prolonged presence in southern Lebanon grows amid a multifront regional conflict, what dynamics are currently shaping Israel’s domestic landscape and international positioning?

#MEDThisWeek → https://t.co/3GnR3GiGS7

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Almost 50 days after the outbreak of the conflict between #Israel and #Hezbollah, a 10-day ceasefire brokered by the #UnitedStates offers a fragile pause. Yet #Lebanon remains deeply entangled in a web of internal and external crises.

From Hezbollah’s unresolved role within the state to persistent foreign interference and a prolonged economic collapse, the country stands at a critical crossroads. Can Lebanon break free from what increasingly feels like a permanent state of crisis?

In this new episode of MED Insights, Nicola Missaglia (@mardilevante) speaks with Aurélie Daher, Lina Khatib (@LinaKhatibUK), and Luigi Toninelli (@ToninelliLuigi) to unpack Lebanon’s challenges and explore what lies ahead.

▶️ Listen to the episode here: https://t.co/VXbCG0iPHW

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With longstanding mediators sidelined and new ones stepping in, the #US-#Iran negotiations are reshaping the landscape of multilateral diplomacy. What are the implications for the regional and global order?

#MEDThisWeek → https://t.co/BbiJqg9AiZ

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Although raising hopes of halting the escalation, the US-Iran #ceasefire has so far proved largely nominal. Amid shifting dynamics and no credible path to peace, what medium-term scenarios can be drawn after six weeks of war between the #US, #Israel and #Iran?

#MEDThisWeek → https://t.co/patcaW6b2J

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More than a month into the war, President #Trump appears to have misjudged #Iran, expecting a quick victory in a Venezuela-style scenario while ultimately underestimating the regime's political resilience and military response.

Nicola Missaglia (@mardilevante) and @vali_nasr discuss this in MED Insights, examining the drivers of the escalation, the scenarios that may unfold in the coming weeks, and the potential implications for the region and the global order.

Listen to the episode on all major audio platforms and at this link: https://t.co/hwNhleXWdQ

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As the #Iran war reshapes regional priorities, #Gaza’s crisis deepens: humanitarian conditions worsen, aid is disrupted, and prospects for reconstruction fade.

#MEDThisWeek → https://t.co/CznnNkXOZ2

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Between mixed signals from Washington and Tehran’s intransigence, the risk of further escalation is growing, placing #energy infrastructure at the front line of the conflict. What drives the strategic calculus of the #US, #Israel and #Iran at this stage of the war?

#MEDThisWeek → https://t.co/25g0LJWcin

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Four weeks into the war on #Iran, uncertainty still prevails. After a 48-hour ultimatum and renewed threats against #energy infrastructure, Donald #Trump announced negotiations to end the conflict, but Tehran denies any talks as bombing cross the region continues.

With a fragile diplomatic window, #US objectives remain unclear. What is Washington trying to achieve? And what is Trump’s endgame?

In the new episode of MED Insights, Nicola Missaglia (@mardilevante) speaks with Daniel Kliman, unpacking the strategy behind the war and what may come next.

▶️ Listen to the episode here: https://t.co/wk9Sl843W7