Serge Stroobants
Amid ever-changing geopolitical dynamics and systemic shocks, questions about the link between trade and peace have re-emerged. While the multilateral trading system was founded on the post-World War II belief that economic interdependence could prevent conflict, its relevance and effectiveness in today’s fractured global order are increasingly under scrutiny. Against this backdrop, FMG is pleased […]
Briefing on Positive Peace by the Institute for Economics and Peace for Bahrain’s Economic Development Board and Ministry of Sustainability. Serge Stroobants, Director for Europe and the MENA region at the Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP) delivered an insightful briefing on Positive Peace and the organization’s pioneering research. The session, held for the Economic […]
The IPU High-Level Advisory Group on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism was established during the 137th IPU Assembly in October 2017 to serve as the global parliamentary focal point for counter-terrorism-related parliamentary activities. Its creation led to the establishment of the IPU’s programme on counter-terrorism and prevention of violent extremism (CTPVE). Serge Stroobants, Director for […]
Featuring presentations of the GPI 2025 findings by the Institute for Economics and Peace and the States of Fragility 2025 report by the OECD, the session will bring together diverse perspectives on the intersections between economic integration, resilience, and peacebuilding. Reflections from Oman will highlight the country’s vision of trade as a catalyst for peace […]
The final day of the 2025 Positive Peace Seminar organized by Rotary ICC France-USA will feature a Round Table discussion focused on the eight pillars of Positive Peace and the findings from the latest Global Peace Index, Positive Peace Report, and Global Threat Report. Participants will engage in experiential and meaningful dialogue, in a proven […]
In continuity with the first four France-USA ICC Seminars (Paris, France October 2016, New Orleans, LA, USA October 2018 , Rennes, France, October 2021, Chapel Hill, NC USA October 2023), this peace seminar is intended to give the opportunity to the younger generations to prepare themselves to reflect on peace in the world and global […]
Closed lecture for students of the Munster Technological Institute (MTI) and MBA students on the global state of peace. Speakers:
Exclusively for Rotary members, the Rotary Brittany Peace Club is hosting a Positive Peace Training. The training will consist of an online session featuring presentations on Positive Peace principles and strategies. Serge Stroobants, Director for Europe & MENA region at the Institute for Economics & Peace, will facilitate the session, offering expert insights into building […]
Lecture on terrorism in the 20th century for the advanced staff course at the Belgian Royal Military Academy. Speakers include Serge Stroobants, IEP Director Europe & MENA region, and a representative from the Belgian Coordination Unit for Threat Analysis (CUTA).