Middle East Program
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Changes roiling the Arab world have dramatically altered the political landscape of the Middle East. Where are these developments heading, and what are the implications for the United States? more
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The Middle East Program pays special attention to the role of women, youth, civil society institutions, Islam, and democratic and autocratic tendencies. In addition, the Middle East Program hosts programs on cultural issues, including contemporary art and literature in the region. MORE
The Latest from the Middle East Program
Gridlock: Labor, Migration, and Human Trafficking in Dubai
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September 23, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:00pm
A book talk with Pardis Mahdavi, Former Fellow, Woodrow Wilson Center and Associate Professor, Pomona College. more
Women in Democratic Transition in the Middle East
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September 20, 2011 // 11:00am — 12:30pm
Co-sponsored with Women's Learning Partnership more
Suspended Somewhere Between
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July 28, 2011 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
Akbar Ahmed’s book of poetry, Suspended Somewhere Between, is personal, historical, and political. During this special event, Ahmed will discuss the role of the arts in interfaith and cross-cultural dialogue. The program will also feature poetry readings from his new book performed by the author and special guests, Jane Harman, Rev. Carol M. Flett, Rabbi Noah Fabricant, Fauzia Kasuri, and Farzaneh Milani. more
