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Carnegie Endowment event on political factions in Libya

Panelists talked about the transitions happening in Iraq and other Middle East countries, in particular those countries that experienced political upheaval during 2011 uprisings across North…

Panelists talked about the results of a recent Arab American Institute poll on current attitudes in Iraq and countries undergoing political transition. James Zogby said the poll found diverg…

Middle East scholars talked about the impact of political uprisings and demonstrations across the Arab world during the spring of 2011. They focused on the rule of monarchies in Jordan, Bahr…

Ambassador Cretz spoke about relations between the U.S. and Libya. Among the topics he addressed were growing trade with Libya, counterterrorism efforts, and nuclear non-proliferation. He al…

Ayad Allawi, former prime minister of Iraq and current member of the Iraqi parliament, spoke about the political situation in Iraq. Topics included a timetable for U.S. troop withdrawal.

Mr. Wimbush moderated a panel on “Is Democracy Good for the Middle East?” Panelists talked about current violence between Israel and Palestinians, regional insecurity, the future of the Mid…

A panel of Middle East experts, recently returned from Palestine, discussed the implications of the Hamas victory in Palestinian parliamentary elections, the likely impact on the Middle East…

Ms. Ottaway talked about the Iraqi government and the future of democracy in that country. March 19 marked the 2nd anniversary of the start of U.S. military action against Iraq. She also res…

Policy analists talked about U.S. policy towards the Middle East, the future of Iraq, and security in the region should the U.S. decide to take military action against Iraq. They also talked…

Participants talked about the history and growth of Islam in Africa and the development of militant sects that often resort to terrorism. Among the topics they addressed were various terrori…

Participants talked about the roots of terrorism in the Islamic world, responses to the international efforts to combat terrorism, and attitudes towards terrorist goals in the Middle East re…

Participants discussed the upcoming elections in South Africa and the effect they will have on democracy in this and other regions throughout the world. On Tuesday, voters in that country wi…

The U.S. Institute of Peace held a forum entitled: “Superpower Conflict Resolution and the Horn of Africa.”