Club of Brussels Diplomatic Forum

Hosted by the Club of Brussels, diplomats from Brussels will gather to discuss current peace and security topics, with a focus on systemic regeneration. The event will feature insights from Michel de Kemmetter, President of the Club of Brussels, and Serge Stroobants, Director Europe & MENA at the Institute for Economics & Peace. Participation in […]

International Forum for Peace, Security and Prosperity 2025

Serge Stroobants, Director of Europe & MENA at the Institute for Economics & Peace, will be participating in the International Forum for Peace, Security and Prosperity 2025. The IFPSP 2025 is focused on the growing concern of human security in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. The forum will examine the multi-dimensional aspects of human security, […]

IPU Conference on the definition of terrorism

Hosted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), this online conference is part of a series aimed at reaching a consensus on the definition of terrorism, focusing on identifying the key elements. The event will feature interventions from specialists. Serge Stroobants, Director for Europe & MENA at the Institute for Economics & Peace, will present insights from the […]

19th Annual Meeting of Police Chiefs of Cabo Verde

Hosted by the Cabo Verde National Police, this conference will focus on “The Threat of Terrorism and Violent Extremism: Implications for Border and Airport Security”, bringing together law enforcement, intelligence, judicial, and border control professionals from Cabo Verde. The event will consist of three sessions: Speakers will include local representatives from law enforcement, judicial, and intelligence […]

Rotary GB&I Positive Peace Day

Join Rotary GB&I for a one-day Positive Peace Training aimed at enhancing social cohesion and improving the impact of existing community programs. The day will start with expert-led training sessions, followed by a panel discussion that explores actionable strategies for building sustainable peace at the community level. Panelists:

Investing in Stability: Private Sector & Trade Reform for Sustainable Peace in Libya

Organised in collaboration with the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) and the Libyan Peace Institute, this session will explore how strategic business investments and trade reforms can contribute to sustainable peace and economic resilience in Libya. Libya’s WTO accession process, though currently dormant, presents an opportunity for vital reforms that can support long-term stability. […]

Trade for Peace Week 2025: Trade for Peace Publication

Hosted by the World Trade Organization (WTO), the 4th edition of Trade for Peace Week will take place from 17-21 February 2025. Under the theme “Expanding Horizons: Integrating the Private Sector & Advancing the Trade for Peace Programme,” the event will bring together policymakers, economists, and peacebuilding experts to explore new strategies for strengthening the […]

Ecological Threat Report 2024 – Europe Launch

Join the Geneva Center for Security Policy and the Institute for Economics & Peace as we take a look at the links between climate change, ecological threats, migration, and conflict. This conversation is part of the Ecological Threat Report Series, dedicated to discussing the key findings of the fifth edition of the Ecological Threat Report. The report concludes that […]

Ecological Threat Report 2024 – Europe & MENA Launch

The 5th edition of the Ecological Threat Report (ETR) by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), an international think tank, underscores that without coordinated global action, escalating ecological degradation will drive heightened social tension and conflict across the globe. The Ecological Threat Report 2024 – Europe & MENA Launch event is dedicated to identifying […]

Annual district congress of Rotary district 2042 in Italy

IEP Serge Stroobants, Director Europe and MENA will present an online briefing on the Global State of Peace for the participants in the annual district congress of Rotary district 2042, Italy. Note: This invite is exclusive to the members of the Rotary district 2042 only.