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Esade Madrid · 9 April 2025 · 18:00 h – 19:00 h
The Sahel is becoming increasingly relevant as it faces a multidimensional crisis characterized by rising political instability, worsening security, and the reconfiguration of international alliances. These dynamics position the region at the center of a shifting geopolitical landscape, with direct consequences for Spain and Europe. In this context of uncertainty, the Sahel is emerging as a key scenario where, despite significant challenges and a complex environment, opportunities also arise to rethink the strategy and role of Spain and the European Union in the region.
On the occasion of the publication of the report ‘Outlook and Future Scenarios for Spain’s Foreign Action Strategy in the Sahel’, EsadeGeo organizes this debate with leading experts, who will provide their insights on the current political, economic and security situation in the Sahel and the future of the region.
Welcome
Javier Solana, President, EsadeGeo
Introduction ‘Spain’s Foreign Action Strategy in the Sahel’
Diego Martínez Belío, State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs
Keynote Speech ‘Charting the EU's Approach to the Sahel’
João Cravinho, EU Special Representative for the Sahel
Colloquium ‘Outlook and Future Scenarios for Engagement in the Sahel’
João Cravinho, EU Special Representative for the Sahel
Diego Martínez Belío, State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs
Moderator: Juan Moscoso del Prado, Senior Fellow, EsadeGeo
