Dialogue participants are asked to a read selected short articles prior to each discussion so they can actively participate in the dialogue.Dr. Luke Peterson, UCIS Visiting Professor in Contemporary International Issues, University of Pittsburgh and Dr. Riham Bahi, Assistant Professor at American University in Cairo will moderate each session.10 AM4217 Posvar HallUniversity of PittsburghCERIS institutions and High schools are encouraged to join the conversation via video-conference.
Wednesday, September 24, 10am - Egypt and Israel, Occupation and War: Gaza in 2014Wednesday, October 15, 10 am- Democracy and Violence: Revolution and ChangeWednesday, October 22, 10am- Islam in the 21st Centrury: Views from East and West
September 24 – Egypt and Israel, Occupation and War: Gaza in 2014Articles:Factsheet: Egyptian role in the Siege of Gaza, Factsheet Series No. 62, Created April, 2009, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle Easthttp://www.cjpmo.org/DisplayDocument.aspx?DocumentID=387The Real "Siege" of the Gaza Strip, by Khaled Abu Toameh, August 12, 2014http://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/4599/siege-of-gazaOctober 15 – State and Police Violence: Revolution and ChangeThe suggested readings may be found here:1. https://www.opendemocracy.net/arab-awakening/maged-mandour/coercion-and-... 2. http://www.aucegypt.edu/Gapp/CairoReview/Pages/articleDetails.aspx?aid=20 October 22 – Islam in the 21st Century: Views from East and WestSuggested Readings: TBA