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The 13th Middle East Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club
13.02.2024 - 14.02.2024
Valdai Club Conference Hall, Tsvetnoy boulevard 16/1, Moscow, Russia
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On February 13–14, 2024, the Valdai Discussion Club, with the support of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, hosted its thirteenth annual Middle East Conference, titled “Time for decisive action: a comprehensive settlement for the sake of stability in the region.” The conference was held at the Club’s headquarters in Moscow at Tsvetnoy Boulevard, 16/1.

The Club’s Middle East conferences have been held since 2009. Over the years, the forum was hosted by Jordan, Malta, and Morocco. Since 2016, the Middle East conference has become an annual event and is held in Moscow.

Working languages: English, Arabic, Russian.

Information for the media: to be accredited for the event, fill out the form on our website. If you have any questions about the event, please call +79269307763. 

Accreditation will close on February 12 at 16.00 Moscow time.
Materials
Club events
Military Threats and Economic Opportunities: The Final Day of the Middle East Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club
On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, the 13th Middle East Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club ended. Three sessions that day were held in a closed-door format.

15.02.2024
Opinions
Competitive Multipolarity in the Middle East and the Role of Turkey
Despite all the pragmatism and foresight of the diplomatic tactics of the Turkish leadership in terms of increasing Ankara’s role in the Middle East, Turkey still has a number of limitations that have prevented it from acting as a force that completely determines the regional order, Pavel Shlykov writes.
Pavel Shlykov
15.02.2024
Opinions
The Return of Diplomacy?
The Arab World in 2024
The year 2024 could prove to be a particularly pivotal moment in determining the future of the international system. How the international community navigates the treacherous challenges posed by a world transitioning from a bipolar one to what appears to be a yet undefined multipolar one will be key.
Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy
14.02.2024
Opinions
The Return of Diplomacy?
Why the Battle of Gaza Has No End?
The “Al-Aqsa Storm” operation is unprecedented, unlike any battle since the foundation of the Israeli regime. It has revealed that the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians cannot come to an end, as the two-state solution is neither the choice of the Israeli regime nor the option of the Hamas liberation movement.
Mohammad Reza Dehshiri
14.02.2024
Club events
The Palestinian Issue in the Spotlight: Day 1 of the Middle East Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club
On Tuesday, February 13, the 13th Middle East Conference of the Valdai Club and the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences began in Moscow. This year, about 50 foreign and Russian experts and active political figures from 16 countries are taking part.
14.02.2024
Opinions
The Return of Diplomacy?
Turkey and The New Regional Security
Turkey finds itself in a geographically challenging region, affected not only by global geopolitical tensions but also by heightened levels of regional instability. The ongoing civil war in Syria and its spill-over of instability exemplify these challenges. Iran, subjected to Western sanctions, continues to invest indirectly in regional instability.
Taha Özhan
14.02.2024
Opinions
Resolving the Palestinian Issue is the Key to Stability in the Region
The Palestinian issue must align with decisions which are internationally legitimate and United Nations resolutions. It should be based on the two-state solution, which entails the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, within the 1967 borders.
Ahmed Majdalani
14.02.2024
Opinions
Israel’s War Objectives
The State of Israel and the people of Israel have known many crises and have withstood difficult times. Israel can emerge victorious this time, too. It will be costly, but a historic opportunity has been created here to reshape the Palestinian and regional arenas.
Gabi Siboni, Kobi Michael
14.02.2024
Opinions
The Return of Diplomacy?
The Middle East: From Dependency and Clientelism to Strategic Autonomy
One should not expect that the Arab countries that have achieved strategic autonomy will take revenge on the former colonial powers and imperialists. Rather, they will create something similar to a new non-aligned movement (without its formal trappings) and will be inclined to pursue a pragmatic balance and non-interference in confrontations between other global players, writes Nikolay Surkov, senior researcher at the Centre for Middle Eastern Studies, IMEMO RAS, for the 13th Middle East conference of the Valdai Discussion Club.
Nikolay Surkov
13.02.2024
Opinions
The Return of Diplomacy?
An Active Saudi Foreign Policy and a Broader Concept of Security in the Middle East
Today, the Saudis believe that there is a need to adopt a comprehensive vision of regional security that is not limited to mere balances of power, the expansion of influence, and increased military capability, but aims to create an enabling environment for development and prosperity and aims to create a decent life for all peoples of the region, writes Saleh Muhammad Al-Khathlan, Professor of Political Science and Senior Advisor at the Gulf Research Center, Saudi Arabia, for the 13th Middle East conference of the Valdai Discussion Club.
Saleh Muhammad Al-Khathlan
12.02.2024
Photo
Photo Gallery: Economic Cooperation in the Region: Opportunities and Challenges. Sixth Session of the Valdai Club 13th Middle East Conference
14.02.2024
Photo Gallery: Is a Nuclear-Free Middle East Possible? Fifth Session of the Valdai Club 13th Middle East Conference
14.02.2024
Photo Gallery: Diversity of Actors in the Middle East: Is Balance Achievable? Fourth Session of the Valdai Club 13th Middle East Conference
14.02.2024
Photo Gallery: Question of Palestine – What Is Next? Third Session of the Valdai Club 13th Middle East Conference
13.02.2024
Photo Gallery: Heritage of Colonial Policy and Its Echoes in the Middle East. Second Session of the Valdai Club 13th Middle East Conference
13.02.2024
Video
Question of Palestine – What Is Next? Third Session of the 13th Middle East Conference (in Arabic)
13.02.2024
Question of Palestine – What Is Next? Third Session of the 13th Middle East Conference (in English)
13.02.2024
Heritage of Colonial Policy and Its Echoes in the Middle East. Second Session of the 13th Middle East Conference (in English)
13.02.2024
Heritage of Colonial Policy and Its Echoes in the Middle East. Second Session of the 13th Middle East Conference (in Arabic)
13.02.2024
Meeting with Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (in English)
13.02.2024
Infographics
Military Capabilities of the Middle East Countries
14.02.2024
Modern Conflicts in the Middle East
08.02.2024
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