Russia in the Middle East: Playing on All Fields. Valdai Club Conference. Day 1

Russia in the Middle East: Playing on All Fields. Valdai Club Conference. Day 1
20.02.2018

Valdai Club Middle East Conference. Session 5. Bringing Libya Back: A Common Cause?

Valdai Club Middle East Conference. Session 5. Bringing Libya Back: A Common Cause?
20.02.2018

Nourhan El-Sheikh on Russia's Role in the Post-War Reconstruction of Syria

Nourhan El-Sheikh on Russia's Role in the Post-War Reconstruction of Syria
20.02.2018

Valdai Club Middle East Conference. Session 5. Bringing Libya Back: A Common Cause?

On February 19-20, 2018, the Valdai Discussion Club in partnership with the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences held a conference, titled “Russia in the Middle East: Playing on All Fields.” The conference took place in the format of an expert dialogue with the participation of well-known politicians, diplomats, experts and public figures from more than 30 countries.

Watch the broadcast of the fifth session "Bringing Libya Back: A Common Cause?" on February 20 at 10.00

Working languages: Russian, English, Arabic.

The participants will discuss the following issues:

  • How does Russia see its involvement in the Libyan settlement process and how is it seen by other actors?

  • What specific steps can be taken to help end the conflict?

  • What mechanisms do external actors have to assist Libyans in rebuilding social and financial infrastructure, restricting migration and curbing violence?

Read more about the session in the Programme of the conference. 

Video from all the sessions: 

Session 1. Russia in the Middle East: A Paradox of Perception

Session 2. Syria: After War, Peace

Session 3. Yemen: An Unnoticed Tragedy?

Session 4. Middle Eastern Settlement: An Exploded Quiet?

Session 5. Bringing Libya Back: A Common Cause?

Session 6. The Fate of the Kurds: A Central Issue?

Session 7. Iran: An Independent Course?

Session 8. The Future of One Region