On January 10-11, 2024, the Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) at Georgetown University in Qatar (GUQ) organized a workshop to discuss draft papers submitted under its Race and Ethnicity in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia research initiative. Over two days, the convened scholars presented and received feedback on their papers that…
Shedding light on current imprisonment conditions and the escalation of mass-arrest campaigns across Palestine, the talk will highlight the centrality of imprisonment to Israel’s project of control and dispossession. Since…
On February 8, 2024, the Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) hosted a research skills workshop titled “Tools for Effective Argumentative Writing.” The workshop was presented in collaboration with the Office of Academic Services at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), under the auspices of the CIRS Undergraduate Research Advancement (CURA) program. Twelve undergraduate…
This talk explores how Qatar is redefining the global cultural landscape, using its rich artistic heritage and innovative creative industries to forge new paths in diplomacy and spur national development. This talk unveils the strategies behind Qatar's success in turning culture into a powerful tool for international engagement and sustainable growth. Speaker: Nouf M. S.…
“On Palestine” features leading Palestinian voices, and is moderated by prominent broadcaster and author Mehdi Hassan. The symposium is organized around three thematic areas: justice and accountability, global media narratives…
South Africa’s presentation of its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in January 2024 was a powerful assertion of humanity through law. Many have argued that…
Speaker: Laavanya Kathiravelu (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) Moderator: Uday Chandra (Georgetown University in Qatar) Location: CIRS Conference Room, Georgetown University in Qatar This talk explored the comparative complexities faced by…
About the documentary: In the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, the crew of the Ocean Viking is rescuing people in exile fleeing Libya, crammed in unseaworthy boats. To ensure that…
This panel discussion aims to address various topics such as the Republican Party's internal conflicts, the evolution of the Democratic Party across generations, the potential opportunities and challenges in a…
Speaker: Maryam Alsada (Georgetown University in Qatar) Moderator: Trish Kahle (Georgetown University in Qatar) Location: Faculty Conference Room, GU-Q (First floor) Maryam Alsada is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Humanities…
After successfully hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar continues to retain sport as an important domestic and foreign policy tool. In April 2023, Qatar achieved another historical win by…
The discussion will highlight some key aspects of the conflict in Sudan, and dive into the role of the Emergency Response Rooms, local organizations vs international organizations, and also contextualize…