Event

In conversation with HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House discusses how the ongoing Gaza war is impacting the region and the role external actors can play to support de-escalation.

The Gaza war, now in its tenth month, continues with ever-worsening consequences for Palestinians and no end in sight. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has also heightened tensions across the Middle East with fears of a broader regional war that would include Iran and aligned groups from the ‘axis of resistance’.

Against this backdrop, ceasefire negotiations supported by regional and international mediators, have not amounted to an agreement nor have there been any concrete proposals for a way forward out of the crisis by key actors such as the United States, Gulf countries or other key stakeholders.

In this event, His Royal Highness Prince Turki AlFaisal will discuss how the Gaza war and related developments are impacting the Middle East, and will share his views on the role of regional and external actors in supporting de-escalation efforts.

The discussion will address:

• How are Middle Eastern countries managing regional security and heightened tensions with Iran and aligned groups in Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen?
• What role are Gulf countries playing in efforts to de-escalate tensions?
• How can they support short- and long-term planning for a way forward in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
• How are relationships between Middle East countries and external powers such as the United States changing as a result of the Gaza war?

In-person places for this event are balloted. Confirmations will be sent by email on Monday 9 September at 3pm or a placed on the waitlist. Virtual registrations are confirmed immediately.

Speakers

Event chaired by Bronwen Maddox.

Bronwen Maddox – Director and Chief Executive

HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – Chairman, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies