Bowen, Hamid talk Islamism, perilous situation in Iraq
On a scale of one to 10, with one representing the worst and 10 the best, Stuart Bowen would put the current situation in Iraq at zero.
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Wright, Nabulsi to speak on present, future of Middle East, emergence of new generation
Robin Wright believes “we may be in the greatest period of empowerment in world history.” Wright will share the the…
Experts Haqqani, Gartenstein-Ross to discuss Middle East’s post-colonial borders
Countries begin for a multitude of reasons. They might be built around ethnicities, religions, conquest or revolution. Some are so…
Middle East Update continues with Dunne, Kemp discussion on Egypt
Following yesterday’s first Middle East Update, Geoffrey Kemp will continue the program with Michelle Dunne at 3:30 p.m. today in…
Majid discusses canonical roots of Islamic violence
According to Anouar Majid, Islam has not evolved from its violent origins as its fellow Abrahamic religions have because of its refusal to accept discourse or dissent from its followers.
Foundation hosts forum with Ross for Bestor, Daugherty members
Last Wednesday, diplomat and author Dennis Ross sat with political scientist Geoffrey Kemp in the Amphitheater for a discussion on the conflict in Gaza and the jihadist group, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS. The discussion of international politics was blunt and garnered a warm welcome from Chautauquans.
Wright to share experiences in Middle East flashpoints
On Oct. 6, 1973, Robin Wright landed in Beirut. That day, Jews all over the world were celebrating Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. At the same time, a coalition of Arab states, directed by Egypt and Syria, led a surprise attack on Israeli-occupied territories, initiating the Yom Kippur War.
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