CIRS Public Affairs Programming

The Center for International and Regional Studies sponsors lectures by leading experts in international affairs, as well as smaller events, like our Monthly Dialogue Series, and large conferences.

Please RSVP for our events at cirsevents@georgetown.edu.

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Lecture: Presidential Elections in Iran by Mehrzad Boroujerdi

Date: 14 June 2009 Time: 12-2pm

Location: Il Teatro Restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel

Dr. Mehrzad Boroujerdi of Syracuse University gave his insights on Presidential elections in Iran.

James Onley

Monthly Dialogue Series: James Onley

Date: 04 May 2009 Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm.

Location: SFS-Qatar, Faculty and Staff Lounge, LAS Building, Education City.

Dr. James Onley speaks about "Agents of Empire: Britain's Local Representatives in the Gulf, 1750s-1950s".

Nabil Fahmy

Distinguished Lecture Series: Nabil Fahmy

Date: 29 April 2009 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: The Diplomatic Club

Former Egyptian Ambassador to the USA, Nabil Fahmy speaks about "US Arab Relations in a Changing World: Opportunities and Challenges".

Mark Farha

Monthly Dialogue Series: Mark Farha

Date: 7 April 2009 Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Location: SFS-Qatar, Faculty and Staff Lounge, LAS Building, Education City.

Professor Mark Farha speaks about "Lebanon as the Mirror of Arab Politics".

Edward Djerejian

Distinguished Lecture Series: Edward Djerejian

Date: 17 March 2009 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: The Diplomatic Club

Ambassador Djerejian speaks about "U.S. Policy Toward the Arab & Muslim World: The Challenges the Obama Administration Faces".

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