Congratulations to ISPI and Italy’s MFA for a successful 10th edition of the Rome MED Dialogues!

Three days of excellent panels, discussions and meetings dealing with crucial aspects of a Mediterranean region in turmoil.

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Big words: Italian Foreign Minister Tajani says EU “enlargement” sounds “neocolonial”,
we should be talking about “reunification” of Europeans through Western Balkans’ EU accession. #MED2024

Dialogues for Peace | UNDER SIEGE: HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN JEOPARDY In recent years, developments in Gaza, Syria, Sudan and other regions, have highlighted the many vulnerabilities faced by international humanitarian actors. Challenges such as security threats…

"we are in danger of becoming what we are fighting against... we need to resist the temptation to not see the others suffering as my suffering" Paul Gallagher

great panel #MED2024

@sara-pantuliano.bsky.social

Pillar Culture | SOFT TOOLS FOR DIPLOMACY, PEACE, AND RECONCILIATION As the Mediterranean region is increasingly war-ravaged and fragmented, there is a growing need for tools that can bring people together and promote a culture of dialogue and understanding across the…

A really inspiring intervention from @CSparre at #MED2024

Culture and narrative building is not a luxury add on. It is central to building our understanding of the world.

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Conflict is emotional not rational

Fighters do not use rational arguments to mobilise. What they appeal to is identity and belonging

#mediators need to appeal on the same emotional level
(sometimes) this gives a key entry point for women

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@Saakesk triggered an interesting thought

#UNSCR1325 is premised on multidimensional comprehensive peace agreements

We now live in different era of transient/ad hoc deal making

How can/should women participate in these pacts?

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@cmioffice
#ispi

Maritime traffic through the Red Sea and the shipping crisis. Challenges and stability of the sub-region and Mediterranean #MED2024