High-Level Dialogue · Washington D.C.

The Return to Peace
in the Middle East

A solutions-oriented round table examining durable peace, reconstruction, and the restoration of a culture of coexistence.

May 14, 2025 6:00 PM (EST)
U.S. Capitol Venue TBA
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Our Compass: Mission & Vision

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The Global Forum serves as a non-profit, non-partisan platform dedicated to advancing international dialogue, forging actionable frameworks for peace, and reinforcing constructive diplomacy — with a special focus on restoring stability and coexistence in regions of turmoil.

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A world where dialogue overcomes division, shared prosperity transcends geopolitical tensions, and durable peace is sustained through mutual understanding, cross-cultural cooperation, and principled leadership.

menu_book Our Core Principles

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Peace

Championing non-violent conflict resolution, de-escalation, and steadfast commitment to dialogue as the only sustainable path to global stability.

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Coexistence

Fostering mutual respect across cultural, religious and political divides to build inclusive societies where diversity thrives.

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Dialogue

Creating safe, structured spaces for candid exchange, bridging differences and translating conversation into actionable diplomacy.

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Shared Prosperity

Aligning economic cooperation, reconstruction, and development with peacebuilding to ensure lasting benefits for all communities.

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Round Table: “The Return to Peace in the Middle East”

Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025  |  Time: 6:00 PM (EST)  |  Venue: To Be Announced (Washington D.C.)

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The Global Forum will convene a high-level roundtable discussion titled “The Return to Peace in the Middle East,” bringing together a select group of policymakers, diplomats, subject-matter experts, and key stakeholders engaged in regional stability and international cooperation.

The discussion aims to facilitate substantive dialogue on pathways toward sustainable peace, with particular attention to post-conflict recovery, long-term development, and regional cooperation. It will provide a structured platform for the exchange of expertise, informed perspectives, and practical approaches to advancing peacebuilding efforts.

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Objectives

  • Examine pathways toward sustainable and just peace
  • Promote constructive dialogue among stakeholders
  • Generate policy-relevant insights for stability
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Key Questions

  • Frameworks for durable and just peace?
  • Post-conflict recovery & long-term stability?
  • Restoring a culture of coexistence?
  • Role of regional/international actors?
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Participants

  • Policymakers
  • Diplomats
  • Subject-matter experts
  • Peacebuilding stakeholders
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Outcomes

  • Strengthened stakeholder dialogue
  • Practical post-conflict approaches
  • Enhanced regional collaboration
  • Policy insights for peacebuilding

schedule Program

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5:00 – 5:30 PM
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Arrival & Registration
5:30 – 5:45 PM
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Opening Remarks
5:45 – 6:15 PM
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Keynote Perspectives
6:15 – 8:15 PM
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Roundtable Discussion
8:15 – 9:15 PM
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Interactive Dialogue
9:15 – 9:45 PM
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Closing Remarks
9:45 – 10:00 PM
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Networking & Departure
Speaking format: 6–8 min opening + moderated dialogue.

record_voice_over Featured Speakers

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Amb. Lina Khoury

Former UN Envoy

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Dr. Samir Hakim

Peacebuilding Scholar

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Hon. Michael Turner

Former Congressman

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Dr. Yasmina Al-Mansour

Middle East Analyst

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Board of Advisers

Eminent leaders guiding the Forum’s strategic mission.

Adviser

Nick Rahal

Former Member of Congress, WV

Adviser

Joe Barton

Former Member of Congress, TX

Adviser

Bill Aossey

President, Ag Export Co.

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Dr. Edmond Ghareeb

Professor of Intl Affairs

Adviser

Dr. Hamdi Saleh

Former Ambassador of Egypt

Secure your participation

Attendance by invitation only. Express your interest to join this high-level dialogue.

Speaker & media: info@globalforumpeace.org