OBJECTIVES


The webinar aims to achieve the following objectives:

  1. Provide a strategic analysis of the evolving confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
  2. Examine the geopolitical drivers of instability in the Middle East, including historical rivalries, regional alliances, and deterrence doctrines.
  3. Assess the geo-economic implications of the crisis, particularly its potential impact on global energy markets, maritime trade routes, and developing economies.
  4. Explore the implications for international law and state sovereignty, including debates surrounding pre-emptive strikes, proportional retaliation, and the legitimacy of unilateral military actions.

Encourage informed dialogue among scholars, policymakers, economists, and civil society actors on possible pathways toward de-escalation and regional stability.