Wed, Jun 24, 2020
Past event
Center for Energy Studies
When: Wed, June 24, 2020, 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Ben Hubbard, the Beirut bureau chief for The New York Times, discussed his recent book, “MBS: The Rise to Power of Mohammed bin Salman,” which explores how MBS is reshaping Saudi Arabia internally and internationally.
Tue, May 19, 2020
Past event
Center for The Middle East
When: Tue, May 19, 2020, 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
At this webinar, experts shared their insights about crises in countries such as Venezuela and Greece as well as food security issues around the world.
Tue, May 12, 2020
Past event
Center for The Middle East
When: Tue, May 12, 2020, 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing instabilities in the Middle East, leading to new questions about the region's future. Fellows from the Center for the Middle East analyzed the challenges facing the region and answered questions from viewers.
Thu, Apr 16, 2020
Past event
Center for The Middle East
When: Thu, April 16, 2020, 12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Kelsey Norman, fellow for the Middle East and director of the Women's Rights, Human Rights and Refugees Program, examined refugee situations globally and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on individuals as well as host countries.
Tue, Mar 31, 2020
Past event
Center for The Middle East
When: Tue, March 31, 2020, 12 p.m.–12:45 p.m.
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East, analyzed recent developments in Saudi Arabia and assessed their impact on the country’s international standing.
Wed, Mar 18, 2020
Past event
Center for The Middle East
Where: James A. Baker III Hall, Rice University, Rice University's Baker Institute, Houston, Texas
When: Wed, March 18, 2020, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES INVOLVING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Gilead Sher, the Isaac and Mildred Brochstein Fellow in Middle East Peace and Security in Honor of Yitzhak Rabin, assesses the state of Israeli politics and the …
Mon, Mar 2, 2020
Past event
Center for The Middle East
Where: James A. Baker III Hall, Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston, Texas
When: Mon, March 2, 2020, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
At this event, Ussama Makdisi spoke on his book, “Age of Coexistence: The Ecumenical Frame and the Making of the Modern Arab World,” which addresses matters relevant to understanding the contemporary Middle East.
Thu, Sep 26, 2019
Past event
Center for The Middle East
Where: James A. Baker III Hall, Rice University's Baker Institute – 6100 Main St, Houston, TX
When: Thu, September 26, 2019, 6 p.m.–8 p.m.
Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin (ret.), executive director of the Institute for National Security Studies at Tel Aviv University, discussed seven crucial issues facing Israel’s incoming leaders in the security arena.
Fri, Sep 6, 2019
Past event
Center for The Middle East
Where: James A. Baker III Hall, Rice University, Rice University's Baker Institute — 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas
When: Fri, September 6, 2019, 12 p.m.–2 p.m.
At this event, a former recruiter for a violent Islamist organization, a former member of a neo-Nazi group and a former gang member share their experiences in leaving their respective groups and offer insight on building resilience against extremism.
Thu, May 16, 2019
Past event
Center for The Middle East
Where: James A. Baker III Hall, Rice University, Rice University's Baker Institute — 6100 Main St, Houston, TX
When: Thu, May 16, 2019, 6 p.m.–8 p.m.
Gilead Sher, the Isaac and Mildred Brochstein Fellow in Middle East Peace and Security in Honor of Yitzhak Rabin, examined the aftermath of Israel’s elections as well as what might transpire as the new government takes shape.
