Governance, Religion and Politics Dialogue

The Influence of External Actors on Political Reform

Can outside actors play a role in helping drive political reform in the Muslim world? If so, under what circumstances?

Convener:

Shibley Telhami – Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development, University of Maryland, United States

Presenters:

Jason Brownlee – Assistant Professor of Government, University of Texas, United States

Saad Eddin Ibrahim – Chairman, Ibn Khaldun Center for Development Studies, Egypt

Rami Khouri – Director, Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, Lebanon

Stephen D. Krasner – Professor of Political Science, Stanford University, United States

Human Development and Social Change Dialogue

Joint Development and Common Security

What are the linkages between human development and political development, democracy and social stability? Why should the West in general and the U.S. in particular care about human development in the Muslim world?

Convener:

Hady Amr – Fellow and Director, Saban Center at Brookings Doha Center, United States

Presenters:

Hala Bsaisu Lattouf – Minister of Social Development, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Francis Fukuyama – Professor of International Political Economy, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), United States

Security Dialogue

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

What were the major trends and events over the last year that shaped security and perceptions of security between the U.S. and Muslim world? What do these trends and events project for the next 1-5 years? What are the key challenges and important events that we should prepare for over the next 1-5 years?

Convener:

Peter W. Singer – Director, 21st Century Defense Initiative, The Brookings Institution, United States

Presenters:

M.J. Akbar – Editor-in-Chief, The Asian Age, India

Michael E. O’Hanlon – Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution, United States

Governance, Religion and Politics Dialogue

Reform within Political Islam

What are the different strategies that Islamist actors pursue in response to efforts toward reform? What are the likely outcomes?

Presenters:

Marc Lynch – Associate Professor of Political Science, The George Washington University, United States

Diaa Rashwan – Director, Comparative Politics Unit, Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies, Egypt

Human Development and Social Change Dialogue

Would a “Muslim World Human Development Report” Make Sense?

What are the priorities for nations at different stages of development in the Muslim world? What is the best way intellectual and political framework for the creation of a report on Muslim world human development?

Presenters:

Katherine Marshall – Director, Development Dialogue on Ethics and Values, The World Bank, United States

Maen F. Nsour – Chief Executive Officer, Jordan Investment Board, Jordan

Security Dialogue

A Security Framework for the Gulf

How can stability in the Gulf region be ensured? Is there a role for new institution or organization in the region? Where will the various concerns over nuclear issues in the Gulf take us to next?

Presenters:

David Barno – Director, NESA Center, National Defense University, United States

Mehran Kamrava – Director, Center for International and Regional Studies, Georgetown School of Foreign Service in Qatar, Qatar

With a new U.S. administration soon to take office, what does the Muslim world want and expect of the United States?

Moderator:

Joe Klein – Columnist, TIME, United States

Panelists:

Ziad Abu Amr – President, Palestinian Council on Foreign Relations, Palestine

Amr Khaled – Chairman, Right Start Foundation International, Egypt

M. Din Syamsuddin – Chairman, Muhammadiyah, Indonesia

Arts and Culture Leaders

Mightier than the Sword: The Arts as a Bridge between the United States and the Muslim World

What are the most effective models and “best practices” for cultural interaction and collaboration between the U.S. and the Muslim world? What are the potential opportunities and challenges? What kinds of roles should corporations, universities, cultural institutions and donors play in this relationship?

Convener:

Cynthia P. Schneider – Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy, Georgetown University, United States

Presenters:

Kristina Nelson – Consultant, United States

Mohammed Youssry – Consultant, Egyptian Refugee Multicultural Council, Egypt

Muslim Minority Leaders

Re-Fortifying Western Muslim Space

What is the present condition of Muslims in Western societies, particularly with regard to social, economic and political integration?

Moderator:

Rokhsana Fiaz – Director, The Change Institute, United Kingdom

Presenters:

Salam Al-Marayati – Executive Director, Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), United States

H.A. Hellyer – Fellow, Center for Islamic Studies, University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Farah Pandith – Senior Advisor, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Department of State United States

Science and Technology Leaders

The Evolving Knowledge Society: U.S. and Muslim World Perspectives

Are the United States and Muslim countries succeeding in building 21st-century knowledge societies? What are the potential obstacles and opportunities? How can the United States and the Muslim world collaborate to advance mutual interests in science, technology, and innovation?

Convener:

Kristin Lord – Associate Dean, Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University

Presenters:

Kamel Ayadi – President, World Federation of Engineering Societies, Tunisia