Discover insights from leading journalists and scholars on current events in the Middle East at the 12th Athens Democracy Forum’s “The Middle East Powder Keg” session. Moderated by Steven Erlanger from The New York Times, the discussion delved into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with experts sharing their perspectives on potential solutions.
Roger Cohen highlighted the challenges of finding a lasting resolution to the conflict and emphasized his belief in the two-state solution. Nomi Bar-Yaacov supported the proposal by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Nasser al-Qudwa, advocating for a two-state solution. Ahmed Shihab-Eldin emphasized the importance of US pressure on Israel for achieving a ceasefire, especially amidst concerns of a military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Mabel Lu Miao presented the Chinese perspective, emphasizing China’s interest in stability and peace in the region. The forum, organized by the Democracy & Culture Foundation in collaboration with The New York Times, runs from October 1 to 3 in Athens. Stay informed at https://www.athensdemocracyforum.com/.