Fourth Session: Great Power Rivalry in MENA On the second day of the forum, 17 June, the shifting balance of power in the Middle East will be in focus. The Middle East is once again at the heart of global rivalries. What do evolving ties between regional and global powers

✅ First Session Completed Today, we successfully held the first session of our forum: “Great Power Competition and Imperial Legacies” at Boğaziçi Üni. with the support of our partners الجزيرة للدراسات SETA الجزيرة للدراسات #ShanghaiUniversity and Al Jazeera English Speakers shared valuable

✅ Second Session Completed The second session of our forum, “Trade Routes and Strategic Competition”, took place today at Boğaziçi Üni. with the collaboration of الجزيرة للدراسات SETA #ShanghaiUniversity Al Jazeera English and الجزيرة للدراسات Speakers discussed how initiatives like BRI,

✅ Third Session Completed The third session of our forum, “Europe at the Crossroads”, was held today at Boğaziçi Üni. in collaboration with الجزيرة للدراسات SETA #ShanghaiUniversity and Al Jazeera English Speakers explored Europe’s pursuit of strategic autonomy in an era of shifting

Fifth Session: From Fragmentation to Cooperation? On the second day of the forum, 17 June, this session will explore whether the Middle East can move beyond fragmentation toward regional cooperation. Speakers will address the tension between local initiatives and global

🎥 PLUS Forum 2025 – Day 1 Highlights From imperial legacies to trade routes and strategic autonomy—Day 1 brought together global experts to unpack today’s shifting geopolitical landscape. Watch the key moments, powerful insights and dynamic exchanges from the opening day at

✅ Fourth Session Completed The fourth session of our forum, “Great Power Rivalry in MENA: Regional Stakes and Strategic Alignments”, was held today at Boğaziçi Üni. in collaboration with الجزيرة للدراسات SETA #ShanghaiUniversity Speakers explored how global rivalries shape

✅ Fifth Session Completed The fifth session, titled “From Fragmentation to Cooperation? Regional Initiatives vs Global Strategies in the Middle East”, took place today at Boğaziçi Üni., supported by الجزيرة للدراسات SETA #ShanghaiUniversity The session focused on the future of

✅ Sixth Session Completed The fifth session, titled “From Fragmentation to Cooperation? Regional Initiatives vs Global Strategies in the Middle East”, took place today at Boğaziçi Üni., supported by الجزيرة للدراسات SETA #ShanghaiUniversity The session focused on the future of

🎥 PLUS Forum 2025 – Day 2 Highlights On the second day of the forum at Boğaziçi University, we delved into pressing issues shaping the Middle East and beyond – from shifting regional alliances and global rivalries to the potential for cooperation in a fragmented landscape.

Last week, PLUS Forum 2025 brought together leading voices at Boğaziçi University to discuss shifting power dynamics, regional challenges and strategic futures. Here’s a glimpse into two days of thought-provoking panels, global perspectives and powerful ideas. Boğaziçi Üni.

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