EVENTS
The Middle East Initiative hosts events on the Harvard campus with the dual objective of familiarizing the community with topics concerning the Middle East and creating the space for conversations about those topics. All events are free and open to the public.
Statements and views expressed during events are solely those of the speaker and do not imply endorsement by Harvard University, the Kennedy School of Government, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, or the Middle East Initiative.
International Monetary Fund
After the Revolution: Rethinking Economic Growth in the Middle East
Panel Discussion
Open to the Public - Allison Dining Room, Taubman Building-5th Floor
October 24, 2012
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Related Project: Middle East Initiative
A panel discussion with Jalloul Ayed, Jihad Az’our and Samir Hulaileh, moderated by HKS Professor Ishac Diwan.
Associated Press
Yemen in Transition: Challenges and Opportunities
Conference
Open to the Public - Tsai Auditorium (Room S-010)
October 19, 2012 - October 20, 2012
Related Project: Middle East Initiative
Yemeni-American professionals (scientists, public leaders and business people) with some of their counterparts from Yemen as well as American academics who have worked in Yemen will convene to discuss Yemen and its future
The Independent
Navigating the Post-Peace Process Reality in Israel-Palestine
Lecture
Open to the Public - Bell Hall, 5th Floor Belfer Building
October 18, 2012
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Related Project: Middle East Initiative
A talk by Diana Buttu, Former Middle East Initiative Fellow, attorney and former advisor to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Reuters 2012.
Buttressing the Status Quo: The Problem of Algeria's "Opposition" and its Democratic Deficit
Lecture
Open to the Public - Bell Hall, 5th Floor Belfer Building
October 15, 2012
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Related Project: Middle East Initiative
A talk by Hugh Roberts, Edward Keller Professor of North African and Middle Eastern History, Tufts University
Inevitable Democracy in the Arab World
Lecture
Open to the Public - Fainsod Room, Littauer-324
October 1, 2012
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Related Project: Middle East Initiative
A book talk with author Wissam Yafi, author, technologist, and international development specialist.
The Gulf Today: Assessing the Impact of the Arab Transformation
Lecture
Open to the Public - Allison Dining Room, Taubman Building-5th Floor
September 24, 2012
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Related Project: Middle East Initiative
A lecture by Dr. Shafeeq Ghabra, Professor of Political Science at Kuwait University.
Book Talk - A Woman in the Crossfire: Diaries of the Syrian Revolution
Lecture
Open to the Public - Weil Hall
September 21, 2012
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Related Project: Middle East Initiative
A book talk with author Samar Yazbek, followed by a signing at the Harvard COOP.
Middle East Film Series: A Separation (Iran, 2011)
Film
Open to the Public - Wiener Auditorium
September 20, 2012
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Related Project: Middle East Initiative
Free film screening with pizza and soft drinks.
Arab Spring: From Citizen Revolts to National Reconfiguration
Lecture
Open to the Public - Malkin Penthouse, Littauer 4th Floor
September 19, 2012
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Related Project: Middle East Initiative
A talk by Rami Khouri. Moderated by Steve Walt.
MEI Open House
Open House
Harvard students, staff, faculty - 124 Mt. Auburn St, Suite 100
September 12, 2012
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Related Project: Middle East Initiative
An opportunity to learn more about the programs and projects of the Middle East Initiative.
