Events in Arab and Islamic Studies at and around Aarhus University, Denmark

النشاطات في الدراسات العربية والإسلامية في جامعة أورهوس الدنماركية وحولها

North Africa and the Middle East: Challenges and Opportunities

The Centre for Studies in Islamism and Radicalisation (CIR) announces an
International Conference on
North Africa and the Middle East:
Challenges and Opportunities
27-28 May, 2011

With participation of:
  • André Azoulay, Counsellor to King Mohammed VI, Morocco: "Arab-Western Relations: New Challenges and a Different Perspective"
  • Nadia Chaabane, militant féministe, Tunisia/France: "The Tunisian Revolution: the Role of Women and Young People"
  • Jean-Jacques Roche, Professor, Université de Paris 2: "France’s Activist and Interventionist Policy"
  • Aly Maher El Sayed, Ambassador & Advisor, Egypt: "Egypt’s Political Situation and Foreign Relations"
  • Georges Fahmi, PhD, Cairo/Firenze: "The Role of Religious Actors in Egypt's Transition to Democracy"
  • Shahram Chubin, Sen. Ass., Carnegie Endowment, Switzerland: "Security and Turbulence around the Persian Gulf"
  • Mohammad Shtayyeh, Minister, Palestine: "The Impact of Arab Revolutions on the Palestinian Issue"
  • Ami Ayalon, Admiral, Israel: "Israel Faced with Arab Revolutions"
  • Ali Shaheen Fatemi, Dean, The European Center, France: "Iran’s Political Situation and its Regional Role"
  • Yildiz Akdogan, MP, Denmark: "Turkey’s New Orientations and Ambitions"
Friday, 27 May, 2011, 9.15-17.00 & Saturday, 28 May, 2011, 9.30-14.00
Aarhus University, Building 1333, Auditorium 101 (aud. A1)
Free entry and free sandwiches
See the programme at: www.cir.au.dk. Registration at https://webshop.dpu.dk/default.aspx?id=5998