Discussion on Gaza War Highlights Regional Security Dynamics – Talk Series on West Asian Politics

On 1st October 2024, the Centre for West Asian Studies at the School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University, hosted a thought-provoking session on “The Role of State and Non-State Actors in the Gaza War: Reshaping the Security Balance in West Asia.” The event, conducted via Google Meet, attracted a diverse audience of scholars, students, and experts in the field of West Asian studies.

The discussion focused on the evolving dynamics of the Gaza conflict, particularly the role played by both state and non-state actors in influencing the region’s security architecture. The speakers provided in-depth analyses of the conflict’s impact on regional stability, emphasizing how the interplay between these actors is reshaping the broader security balance in West Asia.

Key points of the dialogue included the strategic responses of neighboring states, the influence of non-state entities like militant groups, and the international community’s role in mediating and responding to the ongoing conflict.

The session concluded with an engaging Q&A, where participants raised critical questions about the future of peace efforts and security realignment in the region. The event underscored the importance of continuous dialogue on West Asian conflicts and their far-reaching implications for global peace and security.