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Post-COVID Economic Policies in MENA
In this follow-up video to the Center's Post-Pandemic Inclusive Economic Recovery in MENA workshop, participant Nader Kabbani comments on what MENA region governments have learned from the COVID crisis and whether those governments have improved their policies since the pandemic. Following those thoughts, he elaborates on the need for more regional and sub-regional economic cooperation.
The Future of Higher Education - Picking Up Where We Left Off
Discover the future of higher education as experts discuss the lasting impacts of the pandemic on online and blended learning in the latest episode.
US-Southeast Asia Ties - Picking Up Where We Left Off
Explore how the US-Southeast Asia relationship can be strengthened on security, trade, and cooperation with Prashanth Parameswaran and Gatra Priyandita.
Smart Cities - Picking Up Where We Left Off
Can smart cities be equitable and sustainable? Michael Carroll and Jane Macfarlane discuss the impact of data, technology, and smart transportation.
Food Security - Picking Up Where We Left Off
MENA faces a growing food security crisis due to rising prices, wars, and climate change. Turki Faisal Al Rasheed, and Andy Fisher discuss solutions.
Responsible Business - Picking Up Where We Left Off
Discover how responsible businesses can drive ethical, sustainable solutions in MENA. Christina Bache and Nicolas Rouhana discuss promoting 'positive peace' in this episode.
Megacities - Picking Up Where We Left Off
Explore data-driven policy in megacities with Elvan Erginli and Alex Armlovich, focusing on urban planning, climate, and heritage in Istanbul and NYC.
New Media - Picking Up Where We Left Off
Bayan Tal and Fatima Bahja discuss new media, new challenges for journalists, and rebuilding trust in journalism after COVID-19.
Turkey's Role in the Ukraine-Russia Crisis
Turkey is struggling to balance Ukraine on the one hand, with which it has been developing lucrative economic and military ties; and Russia on the other, which is a critical supplier of natural gas and a significant trade and security partner. Complicating this balancing act even further are Turkey’s commitments to NATO, juxtaposed with President […]
The Importance of Civil Society in a Democracy - Zainab Al-Suwaij
The Hollings Center recently hosted Zainab Al-Suwaij at a public event at its office in Istanbul. Zainab Al-Suwaij is a co-founder of the American Islamic Congress (AIC) and has been its executive director since AIC’s inception in 2001. In the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks, Zainab left her teaching position at Yale to launch […]