MEDIA FEATURES
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February 23, 2012
Video: What future for Islamist and secular civil society and global philanthropy in the Middle East?
By Steven Lawry and Elisa Peter
A report on the February 16 panel discussion with Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na’im, Malika Zeghal, Christopher Stone and Steven Lawry. Includes video of entire event.
August 19, 2011
The Future of Yemen? Assessing a worsening economic situation, the political stalemate, and the question of partition or secession
On July 13, Steve Caton, professor of Contemporary Arab Studies in the Department of Anthropology at Harvard gave a talk entitled “The Future of Yemen? Assessing a worsening economic situation, the political stalemate, and the question of partition or secession.” This is a podcast of his talk.
Listen to Part I
Listen to Part II - (Question and Answer)
February 8, 2011
Video: A Panel Talk Assessing Tunisia, January 26, 2011
By Noelle Janka, Former Program Coordinator, Middle East Initiative
Video of a panel discussion on recent events in Tunisia with Harvard Professors Malika Zeghal and William Granara. Recorded January 26, 2011.
September 25, 2010
ARAMEX CEO Fadi Ghandour Speaks at Harvard Kennedy School
By Noelle Janka, Former Program Coordinator, Middle East Initiative
Jordanian businessman and founder and CEO of Aramex, Fadi Ghandour visited the Harvard Kennedy School on September 24th, 2010. The event, entitled "Entreprenuership in the Arab World," was hosted by the Middle East Initiative, the Harvard Kennedy School Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative and the Mossavar Rahmani Center for Business and Government.
September 30, 2010
Video: Fatima Bhutto Speaks At Harvard Kennedy School
By Noelle Janka, Former Program Coordinator, Middle East Initiative
Fatima Bhutto, niece of the late Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto, spoke to students and community members at the Harvard Kennedy School on September 29, 2010
October 6, 2010
Video of Muslim Community Center Teach-In on 9/21/2010
By Noelle Janka, Former Program Coordinator, Middle East Initiative
Four videos from a teach-in on the Muslim Community Center in Manhattan, an event co-sponsored by the Middle East Initiatives. Videos feature an introduction from Paul Beran, Director of the Outreach Center at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, and discussions by Harvard professors Diana Eck, Ali Asani and Mark Tushnet.
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October 13, 2010
Reinventing India's Innovation System
By Anil Gupta
Professor Anil Gupta, India's widely acclaimed "The Innovation Guru," shared his experiences and engaged candidly with the audience at an event sponsored by the Science, Technology, and Globalization Project on October 4, 2010.
September 24, 2007
"Professor Calestous Juma Hosts Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez"
During his visit to Harvard University, President Leonel Fernandez had the opportunity to address a select group of Kennedy School students that applauded the Head of State's vision regarding the construction of a Metro Subway system in the Capital city Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, currently taking place. The visit was organized by Professor Calestous Juma, Director of the Science, Technology, and Globalization Project.
March 5, 2013
"Cyber Security"
By Ryan Ellis, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program/Information and Communications Technology and Public Policy Project
Dr. Ellis raises an interesting question: Does the pursuit of offensive cyber capabilities undermine domestic security? The conversation highlights a growing area of concern and ongoing debate.
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March 29, 2013
Safeguards for Pyroprocessing Plants
By Olli Heinonen, Senior Fellow, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Senior Fellow Olli Heinonen discussed pyroprocessing of spent nuclear fuel, its proliferation risks, and safeguards.
