The British Arab Network hosted a Round-table Dinner Discussion titled “Beyond the Arab Spring: Hopes & Challenges” at the Royal Automobile Club on 23rd June.

The Chief Guest was the Rt. Hon. Dr. Liam Fox MP, Former Secretary of State for Defence.

The discussion.which was held under Chatham House Rules, was wide ranging and covered Turkey, Syria, Libya, and Egypt.

The event was a huge success with diplomats and analysts in attendance.

Commenting on the Roundtable, Dr. Wafik Moustafa, Chairman of the British Arab Network, said:

“We were delighted and honoured to have the Rt. Hon. Dr. Liam Fox MP as our chief guest and for such prominent diplomats and and analysts to be in attendance. It was a wonderful event with high level discussion and debate. We look forward to working with everyone who attended.”

Prominent guests in attendance included:

The. Rt. Hon. Dr. Liam Fox MP    Former Secretary of State for Defence

Dr. Wafik Moustafa  Chairman of the British Arab Network

Lord Sheikh

Ms. Katharina Ziegler  Diplomat (Embassy of Germany)

Mr. Arif Celik    Diplomat (Embassy of Turkey)

Dr. Saad Elshlmani  Diplomat (Embassy of Libya)

Mr. Max Scott   Middle East Expert