NINĀWA FORUM
On 28–29 April 2025, the Nināwā Forum – promoted by the UNESCO Chair at the University of Mosul and the Religion & Security Council (RSC) – brought together religious leaders, civil society actors, academics, and security officials for a constructive…
The Nināwa Forum – organized by the University of Mosul and the Religion & Security Council (RSC), with the support of KAICIID Dialogue Centre – continued successfully into its second and final day on April 29, reinforcing interreligious dialogue as…
April 28, Mosul – It was a deeply inspiring and productive first day at the Nināwa Forum on “Interreligious Dialogue for Peace and Living Together”, organized by the University of Mosul and the Religion & Security Council (RSC) with the…
After witnessing extremist and sectarian violence, the Nineveh region in Iraq requires major collaborative efforts among religious communities to build peace and drive post-conflict recovery. In response to this urgent need, the Religion & Security Council (RSC) and the University…
MEDIA
RSC Chairman Emiliano Stornelli has been quoted by The National News on “What the Middle East is expecting of Pope Leo”.He highlighted that “while the new Pope may be less…
RSC Chairman Emiliano Stornelli shared some insights on Lebanon in article published by L’Osservatore Romano. The piece examines key political dynamics, including the formation of a new government and the…
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
The Study Paper “Religion, Peace, and Security: Challenges and Prospects in the MENA Region”, promoted by the NATO Security Force Assistance Centre of Excellence (NATO SFA COE) and the Religion & Security Council (RSC), is now available online. The volume, edited by RSC Chairman Emiliano Stornelli in collaboration with Dr. Sihem Djebbi, Associate Professor at the University of Sorbonne Paris Nord, allows a better understanding of the role that religions can play within international security strategies aimed at advancing crisis management, conflict resolution, peace-building, and post-conflict stabilization in the MENA region.
ALL POSTS
On Saturday, November 15, in Tripoli – the main city of northern Lebanon – representatives of all local communities gathered at the Al Moutran School for the “Medical Day”, an…
On Saturday, November 15, Tripoli will shine once again as the capital of “human fraternity” in Lebanon. Representatives of all local communities will gather at the Al Moutran School for…
Interview at Télé Lumière-Noursat ahead of the “Medical Day” in Tripoli. How does the “Medical Day” in Tripoli fit into the activities of UNIFIL and MIBIL?For UNIFIL (United Nations Interim…
SOS Lubnān – RSC Chairman Emiliano Stornelli was received by the Mayor of Tripoli, Dr. Abdelhamid Karimeh, at the Palace of the Municipality, to discuss the organization of the “Medical Day”,…
SOS Lubnān – In preparation for the upcoming “Medical Day” in Tripoli, RSC Chairman Emiliano Stornelli was received together with Col. Attilio Cortone (Italian Army), Deputy Chairman of the Military…
The 20-point “peace” plan between Israel and Hamas concerning the Gaza Strip, endorsed on October 8, 2025, represents a significant, yet precarious, milestone in the ongoing conflict that began on…