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Today’s Middle East: Power, Politics & Players
39TH ANNUAL CAMDEN CONFERENCE
February 20-22, 2026
2026 CAMDEN CONFERENCE
The Middle East region remains one of the world’s most intractable trouble spots. It is a volatile arena where regional powers, global interests, and local aspirations intersect in ever-evolving and often violent ways.
The 2026 Camden Conference will explore how traditional and emerging powers are reshaping relationships and testing alliances across this globally vital region.
Join distinguished speakers and experts as they analyze the forces driving these regional dynamics.
Friday, Feb 20, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, Feb 21, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday, Feb 22, 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
The Conference will be taking place at the Camden Opera House in Camden, Maine.
Two additional satellite venues:
– Strand Theatre in Rockland, Maine
– Lunt Auditorium in Falmouth, Maine
+ Available to livestream worldwide!

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Conference Speakers
Meghna Chakrabarti
Moderator
Vali Nasr
Keynote Speaker
Omar Dajani
Speaker
Jeffrey Feltman
Speaker
Suzy Hansen
Speaker
Bernard Haykel
Speaker
Joshua Landis
Speaker
Suzanne Maloney
Speaker
Barak Ravid
Speaker
Stephanie Williams
Speaker
Robin Wright
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