World Economic Forum on the Middle East, North Africa and Eurasia 2012

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Bridging Regions in Transformation
Istanbul, Turkey 4-6 June 2012

Session Summary

The Security-Privacy-Freedom Nexus

security-privacy-freedom

Wednesday 6 June

How can societies and institutions bridge the security-privacy-freedom of speech nexus?

Objective

To share experiences from different stakeholders on how to balance security, privacy and freedom of speech

Insights from the Session

  • There are difficult trade-offs involved in trying to balance concerns for security, personal privacy and freedom of speech and access to information on the Internet
  • Consumers and civil society should be involved in the adoption of rules...
Date posted: June 6, 2012
Session Summary

Euro, Dollar and Yuan Scenarios

international monetary system

Wednesday 6 June

 What are possible scenarios for the future of the international monetary system, and how will they impact the Middle East, North Africa and Eurasia?

Objective

To understand the impact of scenarios of the international monetary system on the mega-region

 Insights from the Session

  • Under almost any currency scenario, China continues to win.
  • The collapse of the euro could lead to civil unrest in Europe.

Synopsis

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Date posted: June 6, 2012
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Date posted: June 6, 2012
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Session Summary

The MENA Geopolitical Outlook

The MENA Geopolitical Outlook

What are the geopolitical scenarios for the Middle East and North Africa in light of developments in Syria and nuclear talks with Iran?

Objective

To understand and explore geopolitical scenarios for the Middle East and North Africa

Insights from the Session

  • Iran is unlikely to deviate in its nuclear programme; a pause is the best hope.
  • Palestinian frustrations are likely to erupt, returning the peace process to the spotlight.
  • Syria seems at a point of no return on the descent to civil war...
Date posted: June 6, 2012