Gilles Kepel to Speak on French Divisions and Middle East War in Aubagne
Political scientist Gilles Kepel will be speaking in Aubagne on April 23 about French fractures and the war in the Middle East.
Aubagne is preparing to welcome a leading intellectual figure in geopolitics. The Aubagne Development Culture & Creation Association (AD2C) is organizing a special meeting with Gilles Kepel, a renowned political scientist and 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 Affairs
This visit is part of the release of Gilles Kepel’s latest book, “Antiterrorism, Tracking 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 insights into the tensions within French society, analyzing their connections 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 characterize our time.
Open Dialogue with the Public
Faithful to its mission of spreading culture and knowledge, AD2C 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 the reflection. 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 about 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. Admission is free and without prior reservation, but access will be limited to available seating. It is therefore advisable to arrive early. For drivers, the paid parking lot Q-Park 8 Mai 1945 is located in immediate proximity to the conference venue.
