Conversation with Nabil Fahmy, designated Secretary General of the Arab League - WPC 2026
Conversation with Nabil Fahmy, designated Secretary General of the Arab League, chaired by Thierry de Montbrial, Founder and Executive Chairman of Ifri and the World Policy Conference.
This interview features a discussion between Thierry de Montbrial, founder and president of the World Policy Conference, and Nabil Fahmy, who will assume his role as Secretary-General of the Arab League on July 1, 2026. The conversation focuses on the growing instability in the Middle East, marked by tensions between Iran and the United States as well as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Egypt's former Minister of Foreign Affairs (2013–2014) advocates for a proactive and autonomous diplomatic approach, emphasizing that Arab nations must define their own security rather than depend on external powers. He also addresses the region's structural challenges, such as food security, water management, and the need to modernize institutions to meet the expectations of a large youth population. Finally, Nabil Fahmy expresses his commitment to strengthening Arab cultural identity and bilateral cooperation to stabilize a region in turmoil.
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Thierry de MONTBRIAL
Founder and Executive Chairman of Ifri - Member of the Institut de France (Académie des Sciences morales et politiques)
