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War in the Middle East : What future for the global order ?

  • Wednesday 14 October 2026
  • 11:45 - 14:00
  • CCIG, bd du Théâtre 4, Genève
  • Organisation: Geneva Graduate Institute in collaboration with CCIG

The Middle East remains at the heart of some of the most consequential geopolitical shifts of our time. From ongoing regional conflicts and evolving security alliances to renewed great-power competition involving the United States, China and Russia, developments in the region are reshaping the foundations of the international order and raising critical questions about the future of global governance, international law and multilateral cooperation.

Bringing together leading experts from the Geneva Graduate Institute, this discussion will explore how these transformations are affecting political stability, regional and global power dynamics, and the future of the rules-based international system. Particular attention will be paid to the implications for businesses and economic actors, including energy security, trade routes, supply chains, investment decisions and the management of geopolitical risk.

At a time when international tensions increasingly influence economic performance and strategic planning, this event offers a unique opportunity for business leaders, policymakers and the wider public to better understand the challenges and opportunities emerging from a rapidly changing world.

Agenda

12h10

Welcome remarks 

Mario Marchesini, Deputy Director, departement of Economic Promotion and Support, CCIG

Marie-Laure Salles, Director, Geneva Graduate Institute 

12h15

International law

Andrew Clapham, Professor, International Law

12h25

Implications of Conflict for Middle East States and Societies

Christiana Parreira, Assistant Professor, International Relations/Political Science

12h30

China’s role

Jan Kiely, Senior Lecturer, International History and Politics

12h35

The Future of the Nuclear Order

Grégoire Mallard, Professor, Anthropology and Sociology and Director of Research

12h40

What Future for the Global Order?

Cyrus Schayegh, Professor and Head of the International History and Politics Department

12h45

Panel discussion

Moderated by Marie-Laure Salles

13h10

Q&A

13h15

Cocktail reception 

14h00

End of the event 

 

Event held in English.

Kindly note there are limited places for this event, registration is mandatory.
This event is exclusively reserved for associations or companies operating internationally. The organizer reserves the right to refuse any registration request that does not meet the defined participation criteria.

Please prioritize sustainable mobility and public transport for your travel.

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