The conference aims to refine our characterization and improve our understanding of the transformations currently underway, their future paths and their likely consequences, both regionally and globally. It also seeks to develop a shared, pragmatic understanding of regional security and stability, in turn contributing to global security.
PLENARY SESSION: REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL TRANSFORMATIONS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS
Dr. Muhammad Abdul Ghaffar
Mr. Dominique de Villepin
Dr. Nabil Elaraby
Dr. Abdullatif Al Zayani
Mr. Nemir A. Kirdar
Session Two: The Gulf Cooperation Council & Opportunities for Strategic Partnership
Dr. Anthony Cordesman
Dr. Mohammed Al Rumaihi
Mr. Muhammed Zahid Gul
Dr. Mitchell Belfer
Session Three: Contemporary Strategic Challenges
Dr. Rebecca Johnson
Amb.
Dr. Mahmoud Karem
Dr. Khalid Al Ruwaihi
Session Four: The Arab World Post- 2011
Dr. Ali El Dean Hillal
Mr. Brahim Fassi Fihri
Mr. Jamal Khashoggi