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Yemen: The Forgotten War
Rayburn House Building - Room 2075 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Yemen war has entered its fourth year with no end in sight. Thousands of civilians have been killed, 130 children die every day from starvation and lack of medical aid due to blockade, and terrorist groups have flourished amid the chaos. What are the United States’ options to avoid greater instability in the region…
The American Middle East Policy Summit – The Forum Intellectual: United States Policy in the Middle East (Visions and Transformations)
Dosso Dossi Hotels 34080, Aksemsettin Mahallesi, Istanbul, DC, TurkeyTime Sessions Manager Panelists Speaker Sessions 9.30AM – 10.00AM Mr. Mohammad Al-Rashed Khaled Saffuri Opening Remarks 10.00AM – 11.30AM Dr.Ali – Alkandari Khaled El Gindy, Brookings Institution Karen Attiah, Global Opinions Editor, Washington Post Dr. Amr Darrag, Egyptian Institute for Studies Dr. Burhan Aldin Duran, Director of SETA A Case for Dignity:…
Perspective on the Trump Mideast Peace Plan
National Interest Foundation 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 415, McLean, VA, United StatesThe National Interest Foundation invites you to attend our lunch discussion regarding the recently proposed Trump Mideast Peace Plan. About our Speakers: Dr. Shibley Telhami is the Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development and Director of the Critical Issues Poll at the University of Maryland. He is also a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. Before coming…
A Decade into the Syrian Revolution: Crisis in Idlib
National Interest Foundation 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 415, McLean, VA, United StatesThe National Interest Foundation invites you to attend our lunch discussion regarding the latest developments in Idlib as the Syrian revolution nears its decade-long milestone. Speakers Hassan Hassan, Center for Global Policy Charles Lister, Middle East Institute Jennifer Cafarella, Institute for the Study of War Moderator Hamdi Rifai, Council of United Syrians & Americans …
Foreign Policy Under the New Biden Administration
DC, United StatesAn NIF Zoom event discussing the foreign policy priorities and prospects under the new Biden-Harris administration. Speakers Dr. Abdullah Al-Shayji, Kuwait University Bob Baer, Former CIA officer Dr. Annelle Sheline, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Dr. Shibley Telhami, University of Maryland and Brookings Institution Moderator Khaled Saffuri, President, National Interest Foundation About…
Libya’s Transitional Government and the Lead-Up to December Elections
Zoom Meeting 1800 K Street, NW, Suite 1124, Washington, DC, United StatesAn NIF Zoom event discussing Libya's transitional government and prospects for the national elections in December. Speakers Federica Saini Fasanotti, Brookings Institution Dr. Esam Omeish, Libyan American Alliance Dr. William Lawrence, American University Moderator Doug Bandow, Cato Institute About our Speakers: Federica Saini Fasanotti is a nonresident fellow in the Center for…
The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict in the Modern Era and Future Prospects
Zoom Meeting 1800 K Street, NW, Suite 1124, Washington, DC, United StatesAn NIF Zoom event discussing the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict during the modern era, focusing on human rights, competing narratives, and future relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Speakers Ahmad Obali, Gunaz TV Yusuf Erim, TRT World Hamdi Rifai, Council of United Syrians & Americans Moderator Khaled Saffuri, National Interest Foundation About our Speakers: Ahmad…
China’s Crimes Against Humanity: The Plight of the Uyghurs
Zoom Meeting 1800 K Street, NW, Suite 1124, Washington, DC, United StatesAn NIF Zoom event regarding the Chinese government's ongoing persecution of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang Province, with a focus on the grave human rights violations being committed in the region. Speakers Mustafa Aksu, Uyghur Human Rights Project Joanne Lin, Amnesty International USA Moderator Hamdi Rifai, Council of United Syrians & Americans About…