Brookings: Centers - Brookings Doha Center

National Dialogue and State-Building in the Middle East

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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November 09, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

On November 9, the Brookings Doha Center hosted a policy discussion with H.E. Mohamad Chatah, the Lebanese minister of finance, H.E. Ghassan Khatib, director of the Palestinian Government Media Center, and H.E. Ayad Al Samarrai, speaker of the Iraqi Parliament on the project of inclusive national dialogue and state-building in Lebanon, the Palestinian territories, and Iraq. The speakers examined past and current nationally-driven conflict resolution efforts.

Can Civil Society Help Bridge Divides between the United States and a Diverse Muslim World?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hady Amr presents research on past efforts to bridge the gap between the United States and a diverse Muslim world. In a wide survey of various initiatives, many of which developed post-9/11, Amr attempts to evaluate the level of success that different programs have experienced so far. Amr then offers several recommendations on ways civil society can be the most effective in bringing people together for meaningful dialogue and progress.

The Global Economic Crisis of 2008: What Happened? What’s Next?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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October 27, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

On October 27, the Brookings Doha Center hosted a luncheon with Glenn H. Hutchins, co-founder and co-chief executive of Silver Lake Partners, and a trustee of the Brookings Institution, on the build-up to the global financial crisis, highlighting the important policy implications of the global recession. Hady Amr, director of the Brookings Doha Center, moderated the discussion which was attended by leading members of Qatar’s business and academic communities.

Obama and the Nobel Peace Prize

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

President Barack Obama’s 2009 Nobel Peace Prize immediately triggered strong reactions worldwide. Hady Amr and Steven Barnes write that the prize presents President Obama an opportunity to build on his recent efforts to foster dialogue between America and people of all faiths around the globe.

Promoting Democracy, out of Fashion in Washington?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Doha Visiting Fellow Anouar Boukhars examines recent commentary that the Obama administration is distancing itself from democracy promotion in the Middle East. Boukhars finds that these claims are largely untrue, and points to examples of continued funding political reform as well as why some goals of the Bush administration needed amendment.

Pakistan's Madrassas: The Need for Internal Reform and the Role of International Assistance

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The rise of Islamic militancy in Pakistan during 2008 and 2009 and the resulting military operation in the Swat valley can be traced back to the inculcation of radical ideologies among the youth in the Frontier region, many of whom attended madrassas. Saleem Ali provides recommendations to the Pakistani government as well as to U.S. policy makers and the international donor community regarding madrassas in Pakistan.

Democracy Promotion and America’s Key Arab Allies: Limits and Prospects

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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July 28, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

The Brookings Doha Center hosted a discussion on democracy promotion and key U.S. allies in the Arab world. The panel was addressed by Roula Attar, the resident country director in Jordan for the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs and Anouar Boukhars, Brookings Doha Center visiting fellow. Hady Amr, director of the Doha Center, moderated the discussion.

Arab-Israeli Conflict: Let the Diplomatic Games Begin

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Anouar Boukhars, visiting fellow at Brookings Doha Center, says the world has watched the rearrangement of practices and strategies of American foreign policy under the Obama administration with interest and fascination. By making Arab-Israeli relations a top priority, Boukhars believes Obama is determined to address the tough unanswered challenges of the past.

Islam, Jihadism, and Depoliticization in France and Germany

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Pressures from within, Islam, and without, globalization and European integration, have made Germans and the French feel apprehensive about their national identity and culture. Anouar Boukhard analyzes the challenges both nations face today: defining what kinds of values are essential for their countries’ secular model of society and what kinds are negotiable.

The Lebanese Elections and the Middle East: An Opportunity for Change?

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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June 23, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

On June 23, the Brookings Doha Center hosted a policy discussion to examine the elections in Lebanon, to shed some light on the technical aspects of the elections and the monitoring process, and to explore potential reforms to the Lebanese electoral law and its underlying sectarian political system.

There are Many Ways to Exploit Al-Qaeda's Vulnerabilities

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Heading into the eighth year of the war against Al-Qaeda, the overall results are still inconclusive. Anouar Boukhars highlights reasons to be optimistic that the group will eventually disappear and he encourages the Obama administration to continue its narrative with the Muslim world in order to undercut Al-Qaeda's message and ideology.

Lebanon: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Lebanon’s electoral system, like Iran’s, should be confined to the dustbin of history, says Hady Amr. It’s disturbing. And worse, it actively reinforces the divisions which spark civil and sectarian strife. A new system can emerge if Lebanese civil society calls for it, and the international community supports these calls. The outcome would ultimately be a truly democratic Lebanon with less sectarianism, less violence, and more unity.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Lebanon's Elections

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hady Amr discusses the good and bad news related to Lebanon's recent elections in which a pro-American coalition won. Amr notes that while there are many positives, the electoral system, in which parliament is seated on sectarian lines needs to go.

President Obama’s Cairo Speech: Healing the Wounds?

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hady Amr explores President Barack Obama's June 4 Cairo speech as seen through the eyes of an Arab-American who has focused a career on tying to explain the relationship between America and the Middle East. Arm writes that Obama evoked social truths and the word of God to speak to the Muslim world in a way he has never witnessed from a U.S. president.

Reactions to President Obama's Speech to the Muslim World

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

President Barack Obama delivered a highly anticipated address in Cairo, Egypt on June 4 in an attempt to improve U.S. relations with the Muslim world. Brookings experts offered comments on the President’s speech.

President Obama’s Address to the Muslim World

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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June 04, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

On June 4th, the Brookings Doha Center hosted its largest event to date on President Barack Obama’s address to the Muslim world given from Cairo earlier in the afternoon. Joseph LeBaron, U.S. Ambassador to the State of Qatar, provided remarks on the speech and took questions and comments from audience members. The session was moderated by Hady Amr, Director of the Brookings Doha Center.

What Role for International Law in the Arab World?

Sun, 31 May 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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May 31, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

The Brookings Doha Center hosted a discussion on the role of international law in the Arab world. Panelists included Mohamed Ali, president of the Criminal Court of Alexandria; Mutlaq Al Qahtani, an international law expert who previously served as the State of Qatar's minister to the United Nations; and Susan Karamanian, associate dean for international and comparative legal studies at The George Washington University Law School.

Muslim-Christian Unity

Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Pope Benedict's recent visit to the Middle East has accentuated the need to improve relations between Muslims and Christians at multiple levels. Saleem Ali and Hiba Zeino analyze the history of Muslim-Christian relations in the Middle East and offer suggestions for progress.

Prospects for Oil and Gas Cooperation in the Middle East and South Asia

Sun, 10 May 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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May 10, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

The Brookings Doha Center hosted a discussion on prospects for oil and gas cooperation in the Middle East and South Asia. The panel was addressed by Adel Ahmed Albuainain, the general manager of the Dolphin Energy Limited pipeline project in Qatar; Saleem H. Ali, who has been undertaking research on the topic; and H.E. Mithat Rende, ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the State of Qatar.

Force Alone Won't Defeat Somali Piracy

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On April 8, a United States-flagged cargo ship carrying U.S. government food aid destined for Africa was hijacked by Somali pirates 300 miles off Somalia's coast. Hady Amr and Areej Noor examine the growing problem of of piracy and offer solutions to empower Somalia's new government and effectively end the string of hijackings.

Somalia: A Transition from Anarchy to Stability?

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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April 01, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

On April 1, 2009, the Brookings Doha Center hosted a luncheon with the recently-appointed foreign minister of the Republic of Somalia, His Excellency Mohamed Abdullahi Omaar, to discuss the new unity government of Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, brokered by the Djibouti peace process, and the prospects for reconciliation, security, and reconstruction in the country.

The New Israeli Government, Palestinian Reconciliation, and Prospects for Peace after the Gaza War

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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March 31, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

On March 31, 2009, the Brookings Doha Center hosted Saeb Erakat, Head of the Palestine Liberation Organization Negotiations Affairs Department, for a policy discussion. Erakat opened the session by responding directly to the inauguration speech given a few hours earlier by Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. He expressed disappointment in Netanyahu’s failure to highlight the two-state solution in his speech and said that the Israeli leader's call for Palestinians to rule themselves is not a possibility when they must live in a continued state of occupation.

Beyond Gloom and Doom in Pakistan

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saleem Ali argues that the dominance of a few thousand militants in a narrow valley being suggestive of a larger movement towards Talibanization of Pakistan is preposterous.

Pakistan’s Madrassahs and Extremism: Is there a Connection?

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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March 18, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00:00 PM

On March 18, 2009, the Brookings Doha Center hosted a policy discussion related to a recently-published book by the first Brookings Doha Center Visiting Fellow Saleem H. Ali entitled Islam and Education: Conflict and Conformity in Pakistan. The discussion focused on Pakistani madrassahs and what links these Islamic educational institutions may or may not have to the rise of militancy in the region.

Pakistan: Reinventing the Islamic Republic

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saleem Ali argues that each Muslim country in the world has its unique ethno-religious identity and that Pakistan needs to craft its own rather than trying to cast itself into the mold of some illusory allegiance.

China: Trumping Human Rights

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saleem Ali writes that China is a great nation from which the U.S., and indeed Pakistan, have much to learn. However, as friends we must engage in a relationship that builds on our common humanity.

Brookings Doha Center Celebrates One–Year Anniversary

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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February 16, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

To mark its one-year anniversary in Qatar, the Brookings Doha Center hosted a reception for friends and colleagues who had supported the center’s mission throughout its first year of operation. Guests of honor included, on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mutib Al-Rumaihi, Assistant Foreign Minister for Follow Up Affairs, and on behalf of the Brookings Institution, Carlos Pascual and Martin Indyk.

Brookings Doha Center International Advisory Council Inaugural Meeting

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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February 15, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

On February 15, 2009, His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, convened the inaugural Brookings Doha Center International Advisory Council meeting in Doha, Qatar.

2009 U.S.-Islamic World Forum: Common Challenges

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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February 14, 2009, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
February 16, 2009, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

On February 14-16, the Brookings Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World held the 6th annual U.S.-Islamic World Forum in Doha, Qatar. Now in its sixth year, the U.S.-Islamic World Forum has become the foremost meeting for positive cross-cultural engagement among leaders from the United States and the Muslim world.

President Obama in the Middle East

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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February 02, 2009, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

On February 2, 2009, The Brookings Doha Center (BDC), a Project of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy, hosted its second videoconference, bringing together Ambassador Martin Indyk, Director of the Saban Center, via live feed from Washington and Hady Amr, Director of the Brookings Doha Center in Qatar. The discussion focused on the key players and policies of the new Obama administration and what changes this would likely mean for the relationship between the United States and the Middle East. Both speakers offered their thoughts before taking questions from audience members.

Terrorism in India and the Global Jihad

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The attacks on multiple targets in downtown Mumbai in late November is only the latest in a long series of horrific terrorist operations in India. Brookings senior fellow Bruce Riedel examines the complex phenomenon of terrorism in India and its connections to the global jihad.

The Global Financial Crisis and the Gulf Cooperation Council

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:30:00 GMT

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November 23, 2008, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

On November 23, the Brookings Doha Center hosted a policy discussion and lunch at the Doha Ritz Carlton on the subject of the global financial crisis and the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (G.C.C.). The talk, which featured panelists Ibrahim Oweiss, visiting professor at the Georgetown School of Foreign Service in Qatar, and Nadim Al Mallah, business news anchor and editor for Al Jazeera, examined both the impact of the crisis on the economic growth of the G.C.C. and the media’s role in educating and influencing Gulf investors.

The Results of the U.S. Election

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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November 05, 2008, 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

On November 5, the Brookings Doha Center organized an informal in-house lunchtime event to discuss the results of the U.S. elections for the House, Senate and Presidency, in which Senator Barack Obama was voted first African American President of the United States.

The U.S. Elections: How Americans Will Vote

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:00:00 GMT

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October 29, 2008, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

On October 29, the Brookings Doha Center hosted its first videoconference policy discussion, bringing together Dr. Thomas Mann and Dr. Jerry Leach. The discussion included details about what made this election unique, some of the key differences between the candidates, and what the proposed policies could mean for the future of the Middle East. Hady Amr moderated the discussion.

The Role of Arts and Culture in the U.S.-Muslim World Relationship

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:00:00 GMT

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October 19, 2008, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

On October 19, 2008, the Brookings Doha Center, a Project of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution, hosted an event. Panelists included Stephen Grand, Ambassador Cynthia Schneider, and Pelin Turgut. The talk focused on the role of arts and culture in bridging the post 9/11 divide between the U.S. and Muslim World.

The Next U.S. President and the Middle East?

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:00:00 GMT

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October 15, 2008, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

On October 15, 2008, the Brookings Doha Center, a Project of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution, hosted Ambassador Martin Indyk, Director of the Saban Center, for its first policy discussion of the post-Ramadan season. The policy discussion entitled covered some of the most important challenges and responsibilities facing the next administration with regard to U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

Our Enemies are Watching the Presidential Election

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hady Amr and Ariel Kastner write that many throughout the world are watching the U.S. presidential election, including enemies like al-Qaeda. Rather than succumbing to fear, Amr and Kastner believe the U.S. must end torture, close Guantanamo Bay, and engage allies in order to drain the swamp from which al-Qaeda attracts its members.

The Muslim Olympics?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hady Amr reflects on the Beijing Olympics and the lack of major success in these games by athletes living in the Muslim world. He argues that there should be a concerted effort to encourage youth to strive for greatness and inspire others to compete in the Olympiads of the future.

If the Muslim World Could Vote

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hady Amr discusses the current mood in Malaysia, a predominantly Muslim country, and its people's reaction to the U.S. presidential race. Amr states that, in their view, Malaysians are looking forward to the return of U.S. leadership which uses all facets of diplomacy instead of force to assert power in the world.

To Win the "War on Terror," We Must First Win the "War of Ideas"

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hady Amr and Peter Singer address the critical role that public diplomacy plays in improving the deteriorating image of the United States in the Muslim world. They argue that both public diplomacy and policies, including those on civil liberties, are vital to U.S. success in the war on terrorism and that the next U.S. president must designate this effort as a matter of highest national security importance.

The Future of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Rights in the Gulf

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:00:00 GMT

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June 11, 2008, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

In the context of the recently released Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2007 and the Trafficking in Persons Report 2008 by the United States Department of State, the Brookings Doha Center, a Project of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution, organized a policy discussion with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Erica Barks-Ruggles, to speak on the subject of human rights in the Gulf.

What Lebanon Needs Now

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hady Amr writes about the need for Lebanon to create a truly democratic electoral system, free from the legal restrictions that divide the government into religious sects. He believes the current feudal system of government must be eliminated in order for the country to come together as Lebanese rather than sectarian groups.

The Rise of Middle East Peacemakers

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hady Amr believes that after 7 years of the Bush Administration’s blunders in Iraq, Lebanon and Israel-Palestine, Middle East leaders are beginning to solve their own problems. He writes that the new president of the United States will have to find a way to encourage the Middle East to continue to take responsibility for their problems while also restoring American credibility throughout the region.

Rising Oil Prices and the Growth of Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds

Mon, 26 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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May 26, 2008, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

On May 26, 2008, The Brookings Doha Center, a project of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution, hosted Dr. Brad Setser, Council on Foreign Relations Fellow at the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies, for a policy luncheon. The discussion focused on the rapid growth of Sovereign Wealth Funds throughout the world and their financial impact on world markets and U.S. policy.

America and the Middle East: The Role of Public Opinion

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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May 15, 2008, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

On May 15, 2008, The Brookings Doha Center (BDC), a project of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution, hosted Shibley Telhami for the first in-house BDC policy luncheon. The discussion focused on Dr. Telhami’s latest academic polling on public attitudes in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Iraq, Petraeus, Iran: Coming to Grips with Reality

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In his recent briefing to Congress on the current state of Iraq, General David Petraeus emphasized Iran's role in Iraq by mentioning the country and its newly found influence numerous times. Bruce Riedel notes that a "weak and malleable" Iraq places Iran in a position that leaders of the Islamic Republic could have only hoped for prior to the U.S. invasion.

Train and Protect Those Who Serve Us in the Military

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Though the current focus continues to be on Iraq, difficulties in recruiting and retaining talent in the U.S. military may continue to impact the country after the conflict is over. Peter Singer believes one of the greatest tasks for the next president will be leading and maintaining our military, therefore difficult questions need to be addressed to ensure readiness and quality in the force.

Kidnapped: My Friend in Pakistan and American Ideals

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hady Amr writes about U.S. ideals and overall appearance in the Muslim world.

Forward or Backward? The 2008 Arab Satellite TV Charter and the Future of Arab Media, Society and Democracy

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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March 17, 2008, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

The Brookings Doha Center, a project of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution, hosted a distinguished panel to address the topic of the Arab Satellite TV Charter passed in Cairo in February 2008. The policy discussion was the first to take place on the premises of the recently inaugurated Brookings Doha Center (BDC) and the third to be organized by the BDC since its launch in 2007.

Brookings Doha Center Inauguration by Prime Minister of Qatar

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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February 17, 2008, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

The Brookings Doha Center was officially inaugurated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony lead by H.E. Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. A project of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy in Washington, D.C., the Center represents the first Brookings Institution research facility located in the Muslim world.

New Directions: The Opportunities and Challenges Ahead in the U.S.-Muslim World Relationship

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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February 16, 2008, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

The 2008 U.S.-Islamic World Forum, held from February 16-18, 2008, in Doha, Qatar, was an immense success, bringing together key leaders in the fields of politics, business, media, academia, and civil society from across the Muslim world and the United States. Now in its fifth year, the forum has become the foremost meeting for positive cross-cultural engagement among leaders from the United States and the Muslim world.

A Strategic Look at U.S.-Muslim World Relations

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Participants discuss security in the Muslim World in a paper prepared for the 2008 U.S./Islamic World Forum in Doha, Qatar.

Human Development in the Muslim World

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Participants discuss human development in the Muslim World in a paper prepared for the 2008 U.S./Islamic World Forum in Doha, Qatar.

Reform in the Muslim World

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Participants discuss governance in the Muslim World in a paper prepared for the 2008 U.S./Islamic World Forum in Doha, Qatar.

Nuclear Proliferation at a Crossroads: Iran, the U.S., and the Arab States

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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December 11, 2007, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

About seventy members of the public, the media and the diplomatic corps attended a public debate and discussion hosted by the Brookings Doha Center. The event was held at the Diplomatic Club in Doha, Qatar and was broadcast live in Arabic on Al Jazeera Mubasher. On the panel were Ambassador Greg Schulte and Dr. Mehran Kamrava. The discussion was moderated by Mr. Hady Amr.

A World without Nukes

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Riedel and Karl Inderfurth examine why the U.S. needs to maintain its nuclear agreement with India. He asserts that if the U.S. upholds the 2005 nuclear agreement with India, a partnership between the two countries that is committeed to reducing nuclear weapons could be achieved.

Political Reconciliation in Iraq: Obstacles and Opportunities

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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November 01, 2007, 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM

The Brookings Doha Center held its first policy luncheon, hosting former Prime Minister of Iraq, Dr. Ayad Allawi, as guest speaker and drawing a group of outstanding participants from the worlds of business, media, and government in Qatar.

Pakistan: America’s Choice

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Riedel and Sandy Berger pose the following question to the Bush Administration: “Do we support democracy and the rule of law in Pakistan, or do we back up a failing military dictator?”

Avoiding the Emergence of Two Lebanons

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Hady Amr, The Daily Star (9/10/07

How to Advance U.S. Public Diplomacy

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Hady Amr notes recent high levels of anti-American sentiment shown in Pew global public opinion polls and that some of the lowest rankings are coming out of the Muslim world. He offers many ideas for "public diplomacy" that range from U.S. government sponsored programs to individual volunteering.

Shared Sovereignty, Jerusalem and the War of Ideas

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A central issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has always been finding a solution for Jerusalem. Hady Amr argues that American leadership on "shared" sovereignty for the city can help bring peace, but that the U.S. must remain committed to making it happen.

A Dialogue: Engaging The Muslim World

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Hady Amr has long argued that the divide between the United States and Muslim nations and communities poses a huge barrier on issues from terrorism to economic expansion and political freedom. In July 2007, he joined Michael O'Hanlon in a "listening session" with a number of prominent Muslims.

Engaging the Muslim World: A Communication Strategy to Win the War of Ideas

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A critical pillar of success in the war on terrorism is restoring the world's trust in America's word. Fortifying this pillar should be a top priority of the next President, with a special focus on relations with the Muslim world.

Confronting What Divides Us

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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February 17, 2007 at 12:00 AM
February 19, 2007 at 12:00 AM

The 2007 U.S.-Islamic World Forum brought together leaders from over 37 Muslim countries and communities for dialogue and exchange with American leaders. The Forum covered issues ranging from the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Iraq, Iran and Lebanon, to the respective roles of religion and government to broader developmental concerns.

Restoring America's Good Name: Improving Strategic Communications with the Islamic World

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Hady Amr and Peter W. Singer, National Defense University (September 2006)