Tangier: 16th Edition of the MEDays International Forum
MEDays 2024 will focus on the complexity of the current geopolitical landscape, marked by rising tensions and a fragmentation of the international order. In a multipolar world, where power is distributed among multiple state and non-state actors, traditional dynamics of hegemony are being challenged, introducing an era of uncertainty and competition for influence and resources.
Event Details
MEDays Forum
16th Edition
Dates: November 27 to 30, 2024
Location: Tangier
Theme: Sovereignties and Resilience: Towards a New Global Balance
Necessity for Balance
In this context, the necessity for balance is crucial to maintain peace and stability. The interests and ambitions of different power poles can come into conflict, making resilience—both national and global—essential to face emerging shocks and crises. Sovereignty, in its broadest sense, will be at the heart of discussions, as it is constantly challenged by fluctuating power dynamics and external interventions.
Challenges in the Sahel
The situation in the Sahel particularly illustrates these challenges. The military regimes in power, resulting from coups, reflect the struggles for sovereignty and stability in a region where insecurity threatens daily life for the populations. The increasing influence of mercenary groups like the Wagner Group underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to address questions of sovereignty and security.
Recent Geopolitical Tensions
Recent geopolitical tensions, such as the conflicts in Ukraine and Sino-American rivalries, exacerbate the fragmentation of the global order. These crises raise questions about the ability of existing governance structures to promote peace and cooperation in an increasingly divided international environment.
Objectives of MEDays 2024
MEDays 2024 will aim to explore strategies that enable states to strengthen their resilience in the face of these interconnected challenges, while preserving their sovereignty and independence. This forum aspires to stimulate constructive dialogue on achieving a new global balance, where multipolarity is seen as an opportunity for more equitable and inclusive collaboration among nations.
Commitment to Inclusive Development
The commitment to inclusive and sustainable development will be at the core of discussions, with a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities facing Africa and countries in the “Global South.” MEDays 2024 will serve as an ideal platform to address themes such as food security, energy transition, technological innovation, and environmental crisis management, aiming to promote innovative solutions tailored to regional realities.
Strategies for International Cooperation
Discussions will aim to identify strategies for navigating this changing geopolitical landscape, while strengthening mechanisms for international cooperation and multilateral governance. MEDays will strive to promote innovative diplomatic approaches capable of overcoming current deadlocks.
Conclusion
In summary, MEDays 2024 aims to be a crossroads where global leaders, experts, and political and economic decision-makers can come together to shape a future where the sovereignty of states is safeguarded. This “Forum of the South” seeks to be a key space for reflection and action, contributing to the emergence of a more stable, balanced, and resilient “polymond” in the face of the “polycrises” that characterize our time.
Organizer
The Amadeus Institute is an independent Moroccan think tank, founded in 2008, that has quickly established itself as an essential laboratory for ideas and a key space for reflection. Far from being a mere analysis platform, the Institute fosters constructive debates on major issues at both the national and international levels.
As a key interlocutor on questions related to the African continent, the Amadeus Institute plays an essential role in understanding regional and global dynamics. Its ability to address a wide range of topics, from politics to economics, and social to environmental issues, makes it an indispensable actor in the Moroccan and African intellectual landscape.
The Institute has also developed recognized expertise in analyzing major themes on the international agenda. Through its in-depth research and publications, it contributes to informing decision-makers and the general public about contemporary challenges that shape the future of the continent and the world.
By promoting the exchange of ideas and informed discussions, the Amadeus Institute positions itself as a catalyst for change, encouraging a better understanding of global and regional issues while providing a voice for civil society actors and decision-makers.
