Originally posted June 2011
Definitive election results are not yet available, but Stacher and Elmenshawy will analyze early polling data regarding the performance of Egypt's Islamist, liberal and youth parties, as well as examine election turnout and the role of the military. The November 28 poll is the first of three, and marks the first time since a popular uprising ended former President Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule that millions of Egyptians voted to establish a parliament.
American higher education has been present in the region since 1866, when the American University of Beirut set the precedent for successful localization by planting roots and adapting to local society. Today, Arab governments themselves often direct and fund the cross-cultural educational export process, with far-reaching economic and social goals. For example, Qatar's U.S. branch campuses are an integral part of its broad education reform strategy designed to transform the country into a knowledge producing society. The UAE, in contrast, has adopted a business-model view of U.S.
Audio recording from Middle East Institute 65th Annual Conference
Audio recording from Middle East Institute 65th Annual Conference
Audio recording from Middle East Institute 65th Annual Conference
Audio recording from Middle East Institute 65th Annual Conference
Audio recording from Who Speaks For Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think
Audio recording from Who Speaks For Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think
Audio recording from Who Speaks For Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think
Audio recording from Who Speaks For Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think
Audio recording from Libya, Africa and the West
Audio recording from Libya, Africa and the West
Audio recording from Libya, Africa and the West
Audio recording from Libya, Africa and the West