"From Rafah to Tehran: Assessing Developments in Regional Tensions"
April 18, 2024
Moderators:
Dr. Nir Boms
Yusuf Mubarak
This session was dedicated to discussing the new phase of escalation in the Israeli-Iran conflict, and the expanding regional war in Gaza and Lebanon. The meeting focused on the recent developments as we discussed the new challenges while looking for the potential constructive opportunities that may emerge.
"Qatar: Between Hamas, Israel, and the GCC"
March 20, 2024
Moderators:
Dr. Nir Boms
Itai Melchior
This session was dedicated to exchange thoughts on Qatar’s current position in the Middle East. With the backdrop of calls for sanctions against Qatar, combined with Qatar’s important position in negotiating the Gaza crisis, and its tightening alliance with its GCC partners, Qatar’s role in the Middle East and on the world stage is quite complex, and we explored the relevant perspectives.
"The Israel-Hamas Conflict: Perspectives on the Ceasefire and Hostage Deal"
November 27, 2023
Moderators:
Dr. Nir Boms
Dr. Brandon Friedman
Presenters:
Zeyad Almajed
Yusuf Mubarak
This session was an open dialogue which provided a platform to discuss the relevant perspectives and analyses of the situation in the Gaza strip, as well as the wider regional implications of the conflict. Specifically, the discussion focused on the role that Abraham Accord member countries can play in both deescalating hostilities and eventually rebuilding Gaza.
"Israel-Hamas Conflict: Regional Conflagration"
October 26, 2023
Moderators:
Dr. Nir Boms
Dr. Brandon Friedman
This discussion focused on the public sentiment in the Gulf and the wider Middle East towards Israel and the Abraham Accords as a result of the escalated hostilities in Gaza. Forum members engaged with the possibility of using an Abraham Accords framework, focused on regional cooperation, to end hostilities, ensure Israel’s security concerns, and build a brighter future for the Palestinian people.
"October 7th: A Live Discussion"
October 9, 2023
Moderators:
Dr. Nir Boms
Dr. Brandon Friedman
This session was an open dialogue and did not host any presenters or speakers. It served as an opportunity for members of the forum to share, ask, and exchange perspectives and reactions to the Hamas terror attacks of October 7th. As one of the few groups that supports constant communication between Israel and the Gulf, this session ensured that the escalation of hostilities would not interrupt our cooperation.
"Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Urban Development"
September 5, 2023
Moderator:
Dr. Nir Boms
Speakers:
Dr. Orli Ronen
Ali Faqeeh
Tareq Nassar
This webinar focused on sustainable urban development and the climate agenda’s role in regional cooperation and shaping a more prosperous and peaceful Middle East. The forum members had the opportunity to learn from scholars, thinkers, and practitioners who are implementing projects for sustainable and ecologically friendly urban growth in Israel, Jordan, Bahrain, and other areas of the region.
"The Possibility of Israeli-Saudi Normalization"
July 24, 2023
Speakers:
Diplomat (ret.) Robert J. Silverman
Prof. Najat AlSaied
"Security Cooperation between Iran and the Gulf"
June 26, 2023
Speakers:
Mr. Mohammed Baharoon
Ambassador (ret.) Marc J. Sievers
"Syria Reinstated to the Arab League" - Open Discussion
May 22, 2023
"China and Gulf Relations Amidst Superpower Struggles"
April 27, 2023
Speakers:
Dr. Narayanappa Janardhan
Dr. Nir Boms
"The Current Events in Israel" - Open Discussion
February 27, 2023
"China and Gulf Relations Amidst Superpower Struggles"
November 29, 2022
Speakers:
Dr. Moran Zaga
Dr. Aziz Alghashian
Dale Aluf
"The Implications of the Current Educational and Religious Reforms in Saudi Arabia"
November 24, 2022
Speakers:
Dr. Eldad Pardo
Zeyad Almajed
"Welcoming a New Year"
October 3, 2022
Speakers:
Dr. Aziz Algashian
Dr. Nir Boms