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3rd West Asia Conference – Changing Security Paradigm in West Asia: Regional and International Responses

September 5, 2018 - September 6, 2018

Day – I September 5, 2018

10:00– 11:00hrs Inaugural and Keynote
The first session will reflect on the theme of the conference.

11:15 – 12:00hrs

Session I: Changing Regional Dynamics in West Asia and North Africa: An Overview

The session will closely examine the changing security paradigm in West Asia and North Africa and discuss the developments in regional dynamics and its future implications. The session will outline the framework for deliberations over the next two days.

12:00 – 13:30hrs

Sessions II:  The Challenges of Transnational Terrorism: Origin, Developments and Prognosis

The most significant security threat engulfing the region and threatening the whole world is the rise of terrorism. It has not only destabilised the region but has spread its tentacles to the whole world with serious security implications America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific. The sessions will reflect on the phenomenon of radicalisation, extremism and the rise of global terrorism.

13:30-14:30hrs Lunch

Session III – Confrontation and Conflicts in West Asia: Role of Regional Powers

Confrontation and conflicts in many parts of the region has caused serious instability, loss of lives, and humanitarian crisis.  Regional and international efforts towards finding a solution have been ineffective. The session will reflect on role of the regional powers and deliberate on the causes, courses, and possible resolutions of these conflicts. Divided into two parts, the session will discuss the roles of regional players including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Turkey and Egypt.

14:30 -16:00hrs

Part – A: Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt

16:15 – 17:45hrs

Part –B: Israel, Turkey and Others

Day – II September 6, 2018

10:00-11:30hrs.

Session IV: Role of Big Powers: United States, Russia and Europe

As international players seek to expand their influence and extend their interests, they inadvertently step on the sovereignty of others. The WANA region has been a victim of extra-regional involvement and global power dynamics. It continues to suffer from the problem as extra-regional players jostle to preserve and extend their spheres of influence, in the process worsening the security situation. This session will examine the emerging United States approach to the West Asian region, Russia’s re-entry in the region, and European perception and its role

11:45-13:30hrs

Session V:  Emerging Socio-Economic Challenges

This session seeks to closely examine the implication of fall of oil prices and development of new economic policies by the producing countries. The regional countries are confronted with major socio-economic challenges. To address these new challenges, each country is responding by introducing their distinct visions and plans for the future. The session will attempt to explore whether in this context, West Asia is moving towards a ‘new social contract’?

13:30-14:30 Lunch

14:30 -16:00hrs

Session VI: India and WANA: Building Partnerships and Managing Challenges

India has significant stakes in the region. Despite maintaining a safe-distance from the crises, it has been directly affected because of the security threats emanating from the region. This has made it impossible for it to maintain a “hands-off” policy, reflected currently in New Delhi’s intensification of engagements with regional powers. The session will consider India’s stakes in the region, policy choices and the lessons learnt from the evolving situation and its future.

16:00-17:50hrs

Session VII: Panel Discussion: Security and Stability in WANA: The Way Forward

The final session will round up the takeaways from the conference, providing policy recommendations for future.