The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in partnership with the Turkish Asian Center for Strategic Studies (TASAM), a leading Turkish think-tank, held a roundtable discussion in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 17–19 July 2023. Scholars from Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye participated in the discussion.

The agenda included Abraham Accords; Iran; Israel; Türkiye; energy security; regional rapprochement; climate change; the war on terrorism; global power competition; and women, peace, and security. NESA Center Academic Dean Dr. Roger Kangas and Professor Dr. Gawdat Bahgat led the discussion. Another meeting is scheduled for next year.

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