International Conferences on Regional Politics (ICRP): Middle East
The International Conferences on Regional Politics (ICRP): Middle East is an inaugural event organized by the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul University's Faculty of Economics. Scheduled for March 26–28, 2026, at Istanbul University, the conference aims to provide a platform for scholars and practitioners to discuss and analyze critical issues shaping the Middle East region.
The conference will cover a wide array of topics, including state–society relations, governance models, constitutional developments, demographic trends, security challenges, regional power dynamics, international policies, economic challenges, energy transitions, conflict resolution, cultural studies, historical analyses, migration issues, human rights, women's studies, the role of international organizations, and international law. These themes are designed to foster comprehensive discussions on the multifaceted aspects of Middle Eastern politics and society.
Participants will have opportunities for networking, engaging in panel discussions, and attending sessions led by notable speakers. Accepted papers will be considered for publication in reputable journals indexed in Scopus, WoS-ESCI, and TRDizin, such as Siyasal: Journal of Political Sciences, Istanbul Journal of Economics, Public and Private International Law Bulletin, Recent Period Turkish Studies, and the Journal of Culture, Economy and Society. The official languages of the conference are English, Turkish, and Arabic.
This conference is ideal for academics, researchers, policymakers, and professionals interested in Middle Eastern studies, international relations, political science, and related fields. Attendees will benefit from in-depth analyses, diverse perspectives, and the opportunity to contribute to scholarly discourse on regional and global issues affecting the Middle East.
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Speakers(2)
Prof. Dr. Saeed Mubarak Al-Muharrami
Professor at Sultan Qaboos University
Prof. Dr. Saeed Mubarak Al-Muharrami is a full professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at Sultan Qaboos University. He served as a member of the State Council in Oman from 1995 to 2023 and was the Dean of the College of Economics and Political Science at Sultan Qaboos University from 2014 to 2017. He has authored seven books and numerous research papers in finance and banking, with his publications being widely cited and used as references in multiple universities.
Tarik M. Yousef
Senior Fellow at Middle East Council on Global Affairs
Tarik M. Yousef is a senior fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs. He has previously served as the director of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs and Brookings Doha Center, and was a nonresident senior fellow in the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. His career includes roles at Georgetown University, Harvard Kennedy School, and the International Monetary Fund. He has contributed over 75 articles and co-edited several volumes on Middle Eastern politics and economics.
Event Details
- Date
- March 26-28, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey
- Istanbul University
- Audience
- Academics, researchers, policymakers, and professionals interested in Middle Eastern studies, international relations, political science, and related fields.