Brainstorming on Egypt
The discussion will explore the possible paths to tackle the current political crisis and encourage reconciliation in Egypt.
Guests
Emma Bonino, Foreign Affairs Minister and ECFR Council Member
Marta Dassù, Deputy Foreign Minister and ECFR Council Member
Maurizio Massari, Italian Ambassador to Egypt
Daniel Levy, Head of ECFR MENA Program
Silvia Francescon, Head of the Rome office, ECFR
Nathalie Tocci, Deputy Director, IAI and ECFR Council Member
Gilles Kepel,Professor, Sciences Po, Paris
Nicolo’ Figa Talamanca, Secretary General, No Peace Without Justice
Shadi Hamid, Director of Research, Brookings Doha Center
Issandr el Amrani,ECFR Visiting Fellow
Chaired by
Nathalie Tocci, Deputy Director, IAI and ECFR Council Member
The meeting is intended as an informal brainstorming amongst a restricted number of high level officials and experts, and will focus on Egypt's short-term prospects and the implications for Italian and EU foreign policy, in light of the importance that Italy attaches to the country's future.