North Africa Security Conferences

North Africa is emerging as a pivotal region in global affairs. As a major energy supplier and key front on the global war on terror, developments in North Africa have a significant impact on regional as well as global trends. Opportunities for constructive engagement abound, yet legitimate concerns about long term stability remain unanswered. The threat of terrorism is growing in places like Morocco and Algeria, where militants have allied themselves with the forces of Al Qaeda. Recent attacks in neighboring countries raise the threat of a transnational terror network coalescing. Though security-oriented state systems remain robust, unresolved divisions within society over the pace of political development, the integration of Islamist political forces, and the distribution of resources continue to hamper stability.

CSIS has convened full-day conferences to examine the strategic trends in North Africa, assess the challenges and opportunities of engagement with the region, and determine issues influencing long-term stability.  These symposiums gather some of the leading North Africa experts and scholars, drawing from expertise within Washington and beyond.

Click HERE to read our conference reports.