The Geopolitical Impact of COVID-19 on the Middle East- Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies

Devastated by years of conflict, economic collapse and multiple humanitarian crises, the omnipresent coronavirus could wreak unprecedented havoc on the already-fragile geopolitical situation in the Middle East. On the other hand, the virus presents a unique opportunity for cooperation, particularly with Iran - the epicentre of the virus in the region - and could also provide the EU and other international actors with an opportunity to reconvene dialogue and peace negotiations. In this webinar, we will discuss the implications of COVID-19 for the Middle East, which could ultimately prove to be a watershed moment for the region and all interested parties.