Sustainable stability in the Middle East

Conference 4 | The fourth conference was overshadowed by two significant developments: the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and the re-election of Donald Trump as US President. In addition, cooperative approaches to peacebuilding at grassroots level were analyzed and reconciliation concepts were reflected on from a historical perspective.

At this year's Security Conference 2025 in Munich, the ICI was given the opportunity in light of the ongoing escalation in the Red Sea and the dramatic developments in Gaza, the need for a sustainable and cooperative approach to peace in the Middle East has never been more urgent.

To mark the 23rd anniversary of the Afghanistan Conference, an exchange took place with Hamid Karzai and other high-ranking personalities to reflect on developments to date and take a look into the future of the country.

Conference 3 | Participants at the third round of the conference discussed a wide range of topics, including the post-war reconstruction of Gaza, peace strategies for the region, the escalation of violence in Lebanon and the growing cooperation between Iran and Russia. 

The conference aims to develop a regional vision for cooperation and stability, discuss sustainable post-war scenarios and address urgent security and humanitarian needs.

Conference 2 | The second edition of the conference brought together leading figures from science and politics to explore the impact that technological collaboration and science diplomacy can have on the post-war reconciliation process in the Middle East. 

Conference 1 | Immediately after the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023, we brought together key players from the region for an open dialog and exchange. Academics, stakeholders from civil society, business and politics discussed possible paths to a peaceful future.