Dialogue Chair in Middle Eastern Studies, University of Nicosia,
Professor Farid Mirbagheri
&
The Diplomatic Academy

would like to invite you to a conference on
The Middle East in 21st Century
UNESCO Amphitheatre, University of Nicosia, Friday 10th November, 2017
Programme

08:45 Registration. Hot and Cold drinks served.

9:15 Welcoming Remarks:
o Professor Farid Mirbagheri, Dialogue Chair in Middle Eastern Studies, University of Nicosia.

9:30 Keynote Address:
o Dr. Mohsen Baharvand, former Ambassador, Jurist.

10:40 Questions and Comments.

11:00 Break with refreshments and snacks.

11:30 Panel One: Is the future of the region bound together?

Chair: Dr Constantinos Adamides, Assistant Professor & Director of Diplomatic Academy, University of Nicosia.

o Professor Ahmad Moussalli, American University of Beirut: Cultural/Religious Aspects, Will the regional countries ever consider themselves part of the same grouping/civilisation? Will they continue to experience sectarian/religious wars?

o Dr. Mohammad Soltanifar, University of Applied Sciences and Technology, Tehran: Socio-Political Aspects, Will new means of communication bring the region closer together or drive them further apart?

o Dr. Nikolas Stagialya, Journalist and author: The future of the governance model of the Justice and Development Party. Are there alternatives? The case of Turkey in the 21st century.

12:30 Questions and Comments.

13:15 Break for Lunch.

14:30 Panel Two: What interests do the big powers have in the region and how do they aim to secure them?

Chair: Professor Farid Mirbagheri, Dialogue Chair in Middle Eastern Studies, University of Nicosia.

o Ambassador Mohammad Farazmand, Senior Researcher, Institute for Political and International Studies, Tehran: Big Powers and Iran, An Iranian Perspective.

o Professor Tariq Tell, American University of Beirut: Can Russia, China, the EU and the US live with a united Middle East?

o Mostafa Keleshzadeh, Khora Publishing, Cyprus: The Big powers and the Arab Spring.

15:30 Questions and Comments.

16:15 Concluding Remarks.

o Professor Farid Mirbagheri. Dialogue Chair in Middle Eastern Studies. University of Nicosia.

16:25 End of Conference.