PROGRAM
MODUS OPERANDI
There will be three panels at the conference, which will be held hybrid – a mixture of in-person and virtual attendance. The first panel will delve into the sources of instability in the MENA region covering both high and low political concerns. The second panel will be more focused on addressing the challenges in the MENA region. The third session is to discuss the contradictions on the Middle East regarding political, economic, security, societal, and else aspects. The fourth panel will be the ground for academic proceedings on relevant and varying aspects of the region, prepared by the scholars and students.
The moderators will introduce the panels and speakers with introductory remarks. Each speaker will present their perspectives for ten minutes. Per the questions received, there will be a 20-minute discussion period before finalizing the panels.
THE PROCEEDING OF THE CONFERENCE
Keynote speeches
11.00 Prof. Burhanetiin Duran, GC of SETA (to be confirmed)
11.05 Prof. Türkay Dereli, Rector of HKU (to be confirmed)
Panel I. The Sources of Instability in the MENA Region
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Ahmet Keser
| TIME | SPEAKER | INSTITUTION | THEME |
| 11.10 | Moderator’s Introduction | ||
| 11.20 | Assoc. Prof. Murat Aslan | Hasan Kalyoncu University, SETA (Türkiye) | |
| 11.30 | Prof. Hind Kabawat | George Mason University (USA) | |
| 11.40 | Prof. Magdalena Kumelska-Koniecko | University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn (Poland) | |
| 11.50 | Ms. Amina Khan | CAMEA / ISIS (Pakistan) | |
| 12.00 | Prof. Konstantinos Filis | Institute of Global Affairs, Athens (Greece) | |
| 12.10 | Dr. Ammar Al Qadi | Deutche Orient Institute | |
| 12.20 | Discussion and Q&A |
Panel II. Addressing the Challenges in the MENA Region
Moderator: Prof. Yücel Acer
| TIME | SPEAKER | INSTITUTION | THEME |
| 14.00 | Moderator’s Introduction | ||
| 14.10 | Prof. Patrice Brodeur | University of Montreal (Canada) | |
| 14.20 | Dr. Samir M. Saifan | The General Director of Harmoon | |
| 14.30 | Ambassador Prof. Heinrich Kreft | Center for Diplomacy and Security Policy / Andrassy University (Hungary) | |
| 14.40 | Assoc. Prof. Ahmet Keser
Müjgan Güneş |
Hasan Kalyoncu University (Türkiye) | |
| 14.50 | Discussion and Q&A |
Panel III. Contradictions of Contemporary Political Thinking in Handling the Middle East
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Murat Aslan
| TIME | SPEAKER | INSTITUTION | REMARKS |
| 16.00 | Moderator’s Introduction | ||
| 16.10 | Amb. Doru Costea | New Strategy Center (Romania) | |
| 16.20 | Dr. Dania Thafer | The Gulf International Forum (USA – Kuwait) | |
| 16.30 | Prof. Murat Yeşiltaş | Ankara Social Sciences University (Türkiye), SETA | |
| 16.40 | Discussion and Q&A |
Panel IV. Academic Proceedings by the Scholars / Students
Double-blind review is the requirement for submitted proceedings.
Moderator: Assist. Prof. Pelin Aliyev
| TIME | SPEAKER | TOPIC | REMARKS |
| 17.00 | Jawan Aldaoud | The Role of NGOs on Socio-Cultural Adaptation of Syrians Living in Gaziantep | |
| 17.10 | Ahmad Alkhalil | Shrinking Space, a Barrier to the Implementation of Localization? The Struggle of the Local Syrian NGOs in the Syrian Response | |
| 17.20 | Mostafa Kamal Ibrahim | Egypt and Its Political International Relations Role in the Middle East: A State Formation Perspective in Relationship with Militarism & Democracy | |
| 17.30 | M. Suphi Algın | Islam and Democracy in the Middle East | |
| 17.40 | Yousef Alfares | Navigating Historical Forces, Geopolitical Intricacies, and Societal Complexities | |
| 17.50 | Omar Garebo | Civil Society Organization Contribution in promoting Human Rights Concept in Northwest of Syria | |
| 18.00 | Amina Muhannaia | Middle East and North Africa Region of Protracted Conflicts | |
| 18.10 | Mohamad Nasani | Turkish-Russian Relations 1600-2015: Unravelling the Tapestry of Turkish-Russian Relations |