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Very happy to see that our newest working paper on armed conflict and gendered participation in agrifood systems is featured in this month's EADI European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes newsletter! You can find the full paper, which studies 29 African countries and finds (among other insights) that armed conflict entails structural economic, social, and institutional change, which creates complex, gendered impacts on economic activity, on our website: https://lnkd.in/dCHWZmjT #researchinsights #conflict #newsletter

  ➡️ Live Transmission from #ＧＥＳ２０２４   𝙆𝙚𝙮𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙙𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 & 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 ┃ 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙐.𝙎. 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚   🔹George J. Tsunis, Ambassador, U.S. Embassy in Greece - “Greece is not only stabilized, but it is also a place where you can invest with confidence. It is reliable and offers the single most important factor that investors seek—exceptional intellectual capital.” - “Greece is poised to become a major energy player. However, to realize this potential, we need more regional collaboration, as well as increased storage capacity and enhanced infrastructure.”     In discussion with: 🔹 Nikolaos Bakatselos, President, American - Hellenic Chamber of Commerce     🔗 Information: https://shorturl.at/EIrj9 📝 Agenda: https://shorturl.at/BxuSL   #GES2024 #GreekEconomicSummit #AmChamGR #AthensEvents #Networking #GeopoliticalChanges #EconomicUncertainty #TechnologicalEvolution #ClimateChange

[The Italy-Africa Space Conference to Focus on Three Fundamental Pillars] The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Honorable Antonio Tajani, inaugurated the Italy-Africa Space Conference, highlighting its importance. The event, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation ((MFA.IC)), the Italian Space Agency (ASI), and the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy, is scheduled to begin at MFA.IC’s headquarters on July 15. In addition, the conference will continue in the afternoon, on July 16, at ASI’s headquarters. The first day of the event had in attendance prominent attendees, including Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy and President of the Interministerial Committee for Space and Aerospace Research Policies (COMINT), Adolfo Urso; Minister of Culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano; Undersecretary of State to the Prime Minister’s Office, Alfredo Mantovano. Furthermore, other dignitaries include Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technological Innovation of Congo, Delphine Edith Emmanuel Adouki; Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation of Ghana, Ophelia Mensah; Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Mozambique, Daniel Niagara and the Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development of Somalia, Mohamed Adam Moalim. The Italy-Africa Space Conference, a follow-up to the Italy-Africa Summit held in January 2024, aims to foster a spirit of collaboration by initiating bilateral and multilateral dialogues with space -faring African countries. In addition, the goal is to identify new cooperation areas within the Mattei Plan’s broader framework, in the space sector between Italy and Africa. Over the next two days, the Italy-Africa Space Conference will focus on three fundamental pillars: education and training, space applications and services for a sustainable future, and international partnerships. Moreso, the conference aims to spotlight the significance of space diplomacy as an essential component of growth for emerging economies. Source: https://lnkd.in/d-VWtdbQ #galaxyaerosgh #space #spaceexploration #SpaceNews

🔔 Webinar Invitation 🔔 The Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in International Business Management is pleased to invite you to an engaging webinar on a major current topic: 🌏 Political Upheavals in South Asia and Their Geostrategic Implications South Asia, home to 25% of the world's population and two nuclear powers, is characterized by significant cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity. Among the eight members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), seven have recently undergone major political changes, reshaping the dynamics of intra- and interregional cooperation, competition, and rivalry. This webinar will highlight the current political dynamics in South Asia and explore its impact on intraregional relations as well as international relations, particularly with China, the Indo-Pacific region, Russia, the Middle East, and the United States. 🎤 The presentations will be delivered in English. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this strategic and rapidly evolving region. 📅 Date and Time: Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM (Quebec/EST) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ex8jtVfM Speakers: @Tad Hashmi Sreeradha Datta Muhammad Mohiuddin FSA ULaval Université Laval #SouthAsia #Geostrategy #InternationalAffairs #Webinar #UniversitéLaval #GlobalPolitics #InternationalRelations #StephenAJarislowskyChair

#IndiaMiddleEastEuropeCorridor #IMEC: an #ELECItalia Seminar "And yet it moves!" is a famous phrase attributed to Galileo Galilei after he was forced to withdraw his theory that the Earth moves around the Sun rather then viceversa. The same we could say of IMEC, the #Europe #MiddleEast #India new corridor that a few weeks after its very promising launch became the collateral damage of Hamas terrorist attack and the war in Gaza. However different may be the motives of the different players involved (and they are indeed quite different), the expected benefits of IMEC are huge and common. They could push towards accelerating the resolution of conflicts and contributing to stability in the region. The discussion at the Seminar organized by the #EuropeanLeagueforEconomicCooperationItalia and #ECFR coordinated by #TeresaCoratella on June 12, focused on how to link together strategies investment and players, finding common grounds and dispelling mistrust and suspicion from neighboring players and competing routes. After all, controlling for geopolitics, the economics of IMEC is not a zero-sum-game. Its fruits can be multiplied and widely shared. The corridor in fact is not an alternative, but additional and complementary to other East-West routes. Besides it is not simply a corridor but a network and a value chain including infrastructure, logistics, transport but also investment jobs and communities. IMEC gives Europe a precious opportunity to leverage on its vision of the world and its role of stabilizer and pacifier. Provided the EU is able to speak with one voice, engage the whole #panEuropean and #EuroMediterranean space, and bridge #G7 and #BRICS+ in a truly multipolar initiative. It could become a test of a #rulesbased and #inclusivemultipolarism, replacing the current disorderly rancorous and conflictual one. To do that, Europe must create synergies rather than competition with similar projects like the #BeltandRoadInitiative, the #GlobalGateways. the G7 #PGII (#PartnershipforGlobalinfrastructureandInvestment), and must involve China. It must also provide financing and exercise diplomatic leadership. Is this too ambitious and unrealistic? In the short term, probably yes. But IMEC is for the long run and should enable to think of, and prepare for, the world of our grandchildren.

About the forum The Eastern Economic Forum is one of the largest international conferences in Russia. It has been held on the Russky Island in Vladivostok since 2015. The Forum is organized at the initiative of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who decreed that the event be held annually. And this has been the case, except in 2020, when the forum was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, Putin has attended all editions of the EEF. As a rule, the president’s speech at EEF lasts about half an hour and is devoted to Far Eastern development issues. The subsequent discussion at the plenary session, however, normally goes beyond the subject of the Far East. This year’s Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) will be held on the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok on September 3-6, 2024. The main theme of the EEF in 2024 is "Far East 2030. Combining strengths to create new potential." EEF 2024 business activities are broken down into seven thematic blocks: "New contours of international cooperation," "Technologies to ensure independence," "Financial system of values," "the Russian Far East," "People, education and patriotism," "Transport and logistics: new routes," and "Master plans: from architecture to economy." The event is organized by the Roscongress foundation. The title partners for this year’s forum are VEB.RF and Bamtonnelstroy-Most. Sponsoring the event are general partners VTB, Gazprom, RusHydro, Delo Group and Natsstroiproject holding. Rosseti is the strategic partner. Aeroflot will be the event’s official air carrier. TASS is the general information partner of the EEF. (Part Two, The End) #business #finance #financialservices

What is PALM and why is it important? Here are five things to know about the three-day meeting taking place in Tokyo. https://lnkd.in/gKU4JDiN

On 25 June, 15,30-17,00 CET, in our online Monthly Mediterranean Roundtable, we will discuss how the #Gaza War and the rising regional tensions are impacting #Saudi foreign policy. How is the Kingdom recalibrating its relation with #Iran? What are the prospects for a Saudi involvement in shaping or implementing plans for the day-after in Gaza? What are the prospects for a #normalization with #Israel? What impact could a possible security agreement with the #US play in setting the course of future Saudi foreign policy? What will be the consequences of the ongoing conflict In the Saudi relationship with Russia and China? And finally, what is the possible impact of the above dynamics on the domestic front, such as for instance on the implementation of the #Vision2030? If you are interested in unpacking these complex issues, join our conversation with an excellent panel of experts, Amb. Bertrand Besancenot, Salman Al-Ansari and Dr. Fatiha Dazi- Heni. Pls register: ⬇ ⬇ ⬇  

As Eastern Europe faces the stark realities of Russian re-integration, the resurgence of the Intermarium concept offers a bold vision for regional stability and autonomy. Originating from Józef Piłsudski's early 20th-century strategy, the Intermarium envisions a geopolitical alliance spanning the Baltic, Black, and Adriatic Seas. This idea, deeply rooted in Polish geopolitical tradition, seeks to create a buffer against external threats and assert an Eastern European identity distinct from Western Europe. Today, the Three Seas Initiative revitalizes this vision, fostering cooperation among twelve Central and Eastern European nations. This modern manifestation aims to enhance regional security, economic resilience, and reduce dependency on Russian energy. Supported by the U.S., the Initiative aligns Eastern European interests with Western strategic objectives, positioning the region as a critical player in global geopolitics. Poland's leadership in this initiative underscores its ambition to transform the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe. By promoting regional solidarity and collaboration, the Intermarium offers a compelling framework for navigating contemporary challenges, from EU integration to countering Russian influence. In a world of shifting alliances and emerging threats, the Intermarium stands as a testament to Eastern Europe's enduring quest for sovereignty and strategic autonomy. https://lnkd.in/gaPt4-AR

The significant loss of Russia’s soft power in the countries of the post-Soviet space could create an opening for other influential actors to emerge as real alternative partners. Among such potential partners, the #EU is ready to consider an even more proactive role in Central Asia. Read more on the EU’s ambitions in the region: https://lnkd.in/djM7bC7K