The sixth meeting of the 2025 Mutual Mentorship Program (MMP) was held virtually on 14 October 2025 and focused on the theme “AI & Cybersecurity Through Cross-Sector and Cross-Generational Dialogue in the EU–MENA Region.” The session explored how artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity are reshaping peace, human security, and societal resilience across Europe and the Middle East and North Africa.
The discussion took place amid rapid technological developments, heightened
geopolitical tensions, and the growing influence of digital ecosystems on diplomacy,
public trust, and conflict dynamics. Participants examined ethical, regulatory, and data-related challenges linked to AI, while also reflecting on its potential contributions to
humanitarian action and peacebuilding.
A recurring emphasis was placed on the need for stronger regional representation in global AI systems and closer cooperation across sectors and generations. The session featured expert contributions from Dr. Mona Demaidi (Vice President of AI,
Arab American University in Palestine), Adan Anwar (doctoral candidate at the Swedish Defence University and KTH), Victoria Lind Smith (lawyer specialising in cybersecurity and AI ethics), and Felicia Fazzi (business developer and private-sector strategist).
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