Renowned political scientist Gilles Kepel is expected in Aubagne on April 23 for a conference on French fractures and the war in the Middle East.
Aubagne is preparing to welcome a leading intellectual figure in the field of geopolitics. The Aubagne Development Culture & Creation Association (AD2C) is organizing a special meeting with Gilles Kepel, a political scientist and recognized specialist in the Arab world and contemporary dynamics. The event will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Espace des Libertés.
An expert to shed light on current events
This visit is in conjunction with the release of Gilles Kepel’s latest book, “Antiterrorism, tracking the Jihadists”, published by Editions Plon. The evening will focus on a conference on the theme “French fractures and war in the Middle East”. The author will provide in-depth insight into the tensions that run through French society, analyzing their links to international crises and major geopolitical developments currently shaking the Middle East. This intervention aims to offer the public keys to understanding complex and interconnected issues that mark our time.
An open dialogue with the public
True to its mission of disseminating culture and knowledge, the AD2C association has designed this evening as a moment of exchange. The conference will be followed by a dialogue with the public, who will have the opportunity to directly ask questions to the expert. A book signing session of his new work will conclude the meeting, allowing everyone to continue reflecting. The association specifies that this event is aimed at all audiences eager to better understand the dynamics of the contemporary world through the analysis of a reference speaker.
More information on the organizer’s activities is available on their official website: https://www.ad2c.org.
Practical information
The meeting will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Espace des Libertés, located on Avenue Antide Boyer in Aubagne. Entry is free and without prior reservation, but access will be limited to the available seats. It is therefore advisable to arrive early. For motorists, the paid parking Q-Park 8 Mai 1945 is located in the immediate vicinity of the conference venue.
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