Geopolitical Competition in the Middle East. ME 101 Lecture Series 2022

Geopolitical Competition in the Middle East. ME 101 Lecture Series 2022

Organizer
Middle East Institute, National University of Singapore
ZIP
119620
Location
Singapore
Country
Singapore
Takes place
Hybrid
From - Until
18.08.2022 - 13.10.2022
By
Connections Redaktion, Leipzig Research Centre Global Dynamics, Universität Leipzig

Throughout history, the Middle East has been locked in engagements with the West through crusades, wars, colonialism and terrorism. However, beyond the clichés and convenient facades lie many lesser known facets from economic transformation to climate change. This lecture series will give you a comprehensive overview of the region and its impacts on Singapore and the world.

Geopolitical Competition in the Middle East. ME 101 Lecture Series 2022

This series will be conducted weekly, both in person and online via Zoom, starting 18 August 2022, 4.30pm to 6.00pm. All are welcome to participate. This event is free, however, registration is compulsory. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom details closer to the date of the event.

(Please indicate your choice of attendance upon registration. In-person attendance is limited to 50 pax per session on a first come first serve basis via registration.)

To register for the upcoming lectures, please click here: https://mei.nus.edu.sg/me101-registration-form/

An e-certificate of participation will be awarded to those who attain 75 per cent attendance at the ME 101 Lecture Series 2022.

Programm

Series Introduction: Developments in the Middle East: Why Singapore Should Care, by Ms Michelle Teo [Thursday, 18 August 2022, recording available on website]

Lecture #01: Geopolitical Competition in the Middle East The US and its Allies – Boots on the Ground or Off Platforms, by Jean-loup Samaan [Thursday, 8 September 2022]

Lecture #04: Geopolitical Competition in the Middle East What to Expect from Egypt Host of Upcoming UN Climate Conference (COP 27), by Dr Aisha Al-Sarihi [Thursday, 29 September 2022]

Lecture #07: Geopolitical Competition in the Middle East | The Centrality of Central Asia, by Mr Raffaello Pantucci [Thursday, 06 October 2022]

Lecture #08: Geopolitical Competition in the Middle East | Israel-More than just Palestine, by Jean-loup Samaan [Thursday, 13 October 2022]

https://mei.nus.edu.sg/event/me-101-lecture-series-2022/
Editors Information
Published on
09.09.2022