EPC Events

UAE-Germany Relations: Looking Toward the Future

EPC — Sun, 29 May 2022 21:00:00 GMT

The Emirates Policy Center (EPC) and the German-Arab Friendship Association (DAFG) are holding a symposium – UAE-Germany Relations: Looking Toward the Future – at Conrad Abu Dhabi, Etihad Towers, on May 31, 2022 (Tuesday).

The War in Ukraine: Strategic Consequences for the Middle East

EPC — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:00:00 GMT

The Emirates Policy Center (EPC) is holding a webinar – The War in Ukraine: Strategic Consequences for the Middle East – to highlight the ramifications of the war in Ukraine on the Middle East’s geopolitical situation. Panelists participating in the webinar will assess how the regional powers (Turkey, Iran, Arab Gulf countries, and other key Arab countries) can safeguard their interests by choosing between Russia and the West in the Ukrainian war. The webinar will also try to foresee whether the war might change the international order and the likely consequences on the regional order.

The War in Ukraine: International Geo-Political and Geo-Economic Consequences

EPC — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:00:00 GMT

The Emirates Policy Center (EPC) is holding a webinar – The War in Ukraine: International Geo-Political and Geo-Economic Consequences – to highlight the ramifications of the war in Ukraine on the international order and the emerging geo-political and geo-economic scenarios. The webinar will hold discussions on the objectives and interests of the key parties to the conflict (Russia, Ukraine, Europe, and the US). The webinar will assess the likely military and political scenarios and the possible fallouts of the war on the EU and NATO’s defense and foreign policies. It will also look into the impact of the crisis on the potential US strategy toward Russia and the Russia-China alliance and, most notably, the consequences on the global order, the global economy, and the geopolitics of energy.

8th Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate 2021: The Post-Pandemic World

EPC — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 21:00:00 GMT

The Emirates Policy Center (EPC) is holding its 8th Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate (ADSD), The Post-Pandemic World, at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi from November 13-15, 2021. The focus this year is on the regional and international environments in the post-Covid-19 era.

The New Normal: Assessing the Abraham Accords One Year On

EPC — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 22:00:00 GMT

An event marking the first anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords. Panelists will assess the progress made since 2020, and will look to the future challenges and priorities for burgeoning regional partnerships.

Preventing a Nuclear Iran: Choices of Regional and Global Powers

EPC — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Tehran announced that it has started Uranium enrichment at 60% in a precedent that we have not seen in any previous cycles of escalation. Diplomats and experts affirm that this percentage indicates that Iran’s pursuit to become a “nuclear threshold” state puts the international community before a new reality. This escalation could be part of Tehran’s efforts to gain more concessions from the West during talks of returning to the nuclear deal. However, some information indicates that this issue goes beyond the negotiation game with the West and can be interpreted as part of Iran’s growing ambitions to become a nuclear threshold state. While this step reflects the desire of some sovereign entities outside the Iranian government, the latter supports this move to a great extent. All of this has revived speculations on Iran’s nuclear breakout time and has negatively affected the credibility of the monitoring and verification system set up by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Choices of the Arab Side in Facing Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions

EPC — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 22:00:00 GMT

7th Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate

EPC — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 21:00:00 GMT

The Emirates Policy Center (EPC) organizes the Seventh Annual “Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate” (ADSD). This year’s event is scheduled to take place virtually with the participation of strategic experts, researchers and policy-makers from all over the world. H.E. Dr. Anwar Gargash, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, will deliver the keynote speech.

The Emirati-Israeli Treaty: Implications and Potential Strategic Shifts

EPC — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 22:00:00 GMT

As part of a series of its webinars, the Emirates Policy Center (EPC) organizes its 13th webinar titled “the Emirati-Israeli Treaty: Implications and Potential Strategic Shifts”. The webinar will discuss the significance of the Emirati-Israeli relations, the opportunities arising from these relations, challenges facing them, the map of winners and losers, the implications of this treaty on regional conflicts, and its potential strategic impact on the Middle East region.

The Fight for Libya

EPC — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 22:00:00 GMT

EPC organizes a webinar titled “The Fight for Libya” which seeks to discuss the strategies of major regional and global power vis-à-vis the Libyan conflict, the nature and limits of the struggle between Russia and Turkey in Libya, the French position vis-à-vis Russia and Turkey’s involvement in Libya, the ends of the military conflict in the country, and the possibilities and conditions for promoting a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Conflict in Syria in Light of the Cesar Act and Implications of the Coronavirus Crisis

EPC — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:00:00 GMT

As part of its series of webinars to foresee the world and the region in the wake of the Coronavirus crisis, the Emirates Policy Center (EPC) would like to organize its ninth webinar that deals with the future of conflict in Syria in Light of the “Cesar Act” and Implications of the Coronavirus Crisis. The webinar will also tackle the implications of the “Cesar Act” and the Coronavirus crisis on the distribution of power among major actors in Syria and the strategy of the Syrian regime and its backer, Russia, to deal with the impact of the US legislation.

Post-Corona Iran: The Question of Model and Role

EPC — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 22:00:00 GMT

While Iran was severely suffering from American economic sanctions in the wake of Washington’s withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) (the nuclear deal) in May 2018, the country was hit hard by a new crisis due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Post-Corona Turkey: Economic Challenges and Political Blunder

EPC — Tue, 26 May 2020 22:00:00 GMT

As the rest of world countries, Turkey has been hit by the Coronavirus pandemic and its social and economic consequences. This crisis has added an additional burden for the country as Turkish economy already suffers from the depreciation of the Turkish Lira, an increasing inflation, unemployment and debt. It has also intensified political struggle in the country in light of the debate regarding the performance of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Justice and Development Party government in managing the crisis, as well as, Turkey’s involvement in regional conflicts, especially in Syria and Libya.

Potential Post-Coronavirus Geo-economic Shifts

EPC — Sun, 10 May 2020 22:00:00 GMT

In a series of on-line symposiums organized by EPC to foresee the post-coronavirus world, the center will hold its third webinar under the title of “Potential Post-Coronavirus Geo-economic Shifts”. The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 11, 2020 from 10:00 to 11:15 p.m. local time in the UAE.

Potential Post-Coronavirus Geopolitical Shifts in the MENA Region

EPC — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Based on the importance of foreseeing the potential geopolitical impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the Emirates Policy Center (EPC) organizes a webinar titled “Potential Post-Coronavirus Geopolitical Shifts in the MENA Region”. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 from 10:00-11:00 pm UAE local time (6:00-7:00 pm GMT) via Zoom application.

Coronavirus Crisis and Potential Global Geo-Strategic Shifts

EPC — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:00:00 GMT

In light of the potential impact of the coronavirus pandemic on international order, EPC will organize a video conference titled “Coronavirus Crisis and Potential Global Geo-Strategic Shifts” on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 3-4:30 (GMT) (6-7:30 Abu Dhabi local time).

Sixth Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate

EPC — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:00:00 GMT

In cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Emirates Policy Center (EPC) will hold the Sixth Annual “Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate” (ADSD).

Fifth Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate

EPC — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 21:00:00 GMT

In cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Emirates Policy Center (EPC) convenes the Fifth Annual “Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate” (ADSD).

Emirates – Asian Relations: Strategic Tracks

EPC — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 22:00:00 GMT

For years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been diversifying its strategic partnerships to create alternatives for its international alliances that would offer the country more policy options at both regional and global levels.

The Crisis in Qatar: A Year of Obstinacy - A Strategic Evaluation of Sanctions Outcomes

EPC — Sun, 13 May 2018 22:00:00 GMT

Emirates Policy Center (EPC) on May 14, 2018 convenes a symposium that deals with the impact of the crisis in Qatar and the outcomes of Doha’s obstinate policy since the start of a boycott by the Arab quartet (Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt) on June 5, 2017.