Events & Activities
The Center for International and Regional Studies sponsors public lectures by leading experts in international affairs as well as research-focused Working Group meetings, among other scholarly events.
Dialogue Series
CIRS’s Dialogue Series is designed to present interested community members with a forum for quiet, thoughtful dialogue with scholars about their latest academic endeavors and their research agendas. CIRS invites a leading scholar to discuss his or her latest work and research interests with community members.
Focus Discussions
Through its Focused Discussions, CIRS provides an intellectual forum for academics, diplomats, and opinion-leaders to engage with both students and the public on a particular topic of interest.
Panels
CIRS organizes panels throughout the year where small groups of scholars gather and discuss current issues in global affairs.
Distinguished Lectures
Several times a year, CIRS has the honor of inviting distinguished authors, academics, and respected public figures to visit Qatar and engage with the community.
CIRS Faculty Lectures
The Center for International and Regional Studies invites faculty members from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar to deliver a variety of public lectures on topics of their expertise.
CIRS Faculty Research Workshops
The Center for International and Regional Studies invites faculty members from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar to deliver a variety of workshops on topics of their expertise.
Videos
The Center for International and Regional Studies publishes a series of videos throughout the year, including Expert Insights, CURA Workshops and CURA Book Talks