The Center for Conflict Research and the International Relations Research Student Association (IRRSA) are delighted to invite you to a panel discussion “The Middle East: New Geopolitical Realities”, scheduled for February 8, 2024 (Thursday) at 4:00 PM in the Grand Conference Hall at the University of National and World Economy.

Our distinguished guest speakers for the event will be:

• Dr Mohamed Khalaf, journalist and lecturer at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”;
• Dr Dimitar Mihaylov, former ambassador to Syria, Israel, and Jordan, an Arabist and Hebraist, and honored lecturer in “Hebraistics” at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”;
• Dimitar Katsarkov, Hebraist and international analyst.

The event aims to present the history of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, fostering a deeper understanding of the complex geopolitical landscape in the region.

Please confirm your attendance by February 7, and feel free to submit your questions in advance through the following link: https://forms.gle/kbTC1U8WyWcFrio98

We look forward to seeing you there.