In this episode of Sounds Strategic, we explore the main takeaways from the 20th IISS Manama Dialogue, held in Bahrain from 6 to 8 December 2024. IISS host Meia Nouwens is joined by experts Air Marshal (Retd) Martin ‘Sammy’ Sampson, Dr Irene Mia and Dr Hasan Alhasan to discuss to their views on the themes that emerged from the Dialogue ranging from conflict resolution to post-conflict reconstruction.
The IISS Manama Dialogue came at a momentous time for the Middle East, with ongoing conflicts and instability in the region. By the end of the Dialogue, the Assad regime had collapsed. Themes include global security, the eroding rules-based order, and the implications of expanding strategic partnerships. The episode also touched on Iran’s regional influence, the complexities of post-conflict reconstruction in Gaza, and the growing role of non-state actors in conflict zones.
Tune in for an in-depth look at the geopolitical challenges and solutions shaping the Middle East. We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate and subscribe to Sounds Strategic on the podcast platform of your choice.
Date of Recording: 11 December 2024
The podcast is recorded and produced by the IISS.
We recommend the following background reading for this episode:
- IISS Manama Dialogue 2024
- IISS Manama Dialogue 2024: Introduction and Expert Commentary
- Chapter 1 | Geopolitics: Fragmentation, competition and the persistence of conflict
- Armed Conflict Survey 2024: Editor's Introduction
- Iran’s strategic limbo
- Tracking Gulf defence production: armoured vehicles lead the way
- Human and development costs of the Middle East’s protracted conflicts
- Bridging, not hedging: Arab Gulf States’ ambitions in a polarised world
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